1. On January 13, 1815, the Treaty of Ghent was ratified in the United States, officially ending the War of 1812. This treaty also ensured that New Hampshire's borders would remain unchanged.
2. On January 13, 1857, the Manchester Locomotive Works was established in Manchester, New Hampshire. This company became a leading manufacturer of steam locomotives in the United States.
3. On January 13, 1885, the New Hampshire Legislature passed a bill that expanded the state's compulsory education laws. This helped to ensure that all children in the state received a basic education.
4. On January 13, 1911, the first successful airplane flight in New Hampshire took place. This flight, piloted by Robert Grant, traveled from Dover to Somersworth.
5. On January 13, 1938, the New Hampshire House of Representatives passed a bill to create the New Hampshire Historical Society. This organization has since collected and preserved thousands of artifacts and documents related to New Hampshire's history.
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