1. May 13, 1912: New Hampshire became the first state to approve the U.S. Constitution's 17th Amendment, which provided for the direct election of U.S. Senators.
2. May 13, 1861: The First Regiment of New Hampshire Volunteers departed for the Civil War. Over 10,000 New Hampshire men served in the Union Army during the war and a total of 3,242 lost their lives.
3. May 13, 1931: The New Hampshire State Liquor Commission was established, making New Hampshire the first state to have a state-run liquor sales operation.
4. May 13, 1949: The New Hampshire Supreme Court issued a landmark decision in the case of State v. John F. Tortola, ruling that confessions obtained through physical coercion are inadmissible in court.
5. May 13, 1975: The New Hampshire General Court approved a bill to legalize bingo in the state. Today, charitable bingo games are still legal in New Hampshire as long as they are operated by a qualified organization and follow certain rules and regulations.
5 Fun Facts About May 13 In New Hampshire History
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