1. In 1632, the Massachusetts Bay Colony established its first printing press in Cambridge. This press was used to print the first books in New England, including the Bay Psalm Book in 1640.

2. In 1786, Shays' Rebellion began in western Massachusetts. This armed uprising was led by farmers who were protesting high taxes and debt. The rebellion was eventually put down by the state militia.

3. In 1838, Ralph Waldo Emerson delivered his famous speech "The Divinity School Address" at Harvard University. This speech was controversial because it challenged traditional religious beliefs and argued for a more personal, individualistic approach to spirituality.

4. In 1890, the Lawrence textile strike began in Lawrence, Massachusetts. This was one of the most significant labor strikes in American history, as thousands of workers protested poor working conditions and low wages. The strike ultimately succeeded in improving working conditions and establishing the first minimum wage laws in the United States.

5. In 1966, the Boston Red Sox played their last game at Fenway Park before installing lights for night games. The team had played exclusively in daylight since the stadium's opening in 1912.