1. The town of New London was incorporated on July 30, 1779. It was originally part of the Massachusetts Bay Colony but became part of New Hampshire when it became an independent state in 1788.

2. On July 30, 1938, the Mount Washington Cog Railway in Bretton Woods celebrated its 75th anniversary. The railway, which was the first mountain-climbing cog railroad in the world, was built in 1869 and has been in operation ever since.

3. The Franconia Notch Parkway, a scenic byway that stretches for 8 miles through the White Mountains, was formally dedicated on July 30, 1952. The parkway is known for its stunning views of the surrounding mountains and is a popular tourist destination.

4. The last surviving soldier of the American Civil War from New Hampshire, George Edwin King, passed away on July 30, 1958, at the age of 105. King served with the Union Army during the war and was present at the surrender of Confederate General Robert E. Lee at Appomattox Court House in Virginia in 1865.

5. On July 30, 2009, the New Hampshire International Speedway announced that it would be hosting the first NASCAR "Chase for the Cup" race in September of that year. The race, known as the Sylvania 300, is still held annually at the Speedway and is part of the NASCAR Cup Series.