1. On November 16, 1805, New Hampshire native Mary Baker Eddy was born. She went on to become a spiritual leader and the founder of the Christian Science movement in the late 19th century.

2. In 1865, on this day, the first issue of the Nashua Daily Telegraph was published. The newspaper went on to become one of the most important voices in southern New Hampshire journalism for the next century.

3. On November 16, 1906, the University of New Hampshire held its first homecoming celebration. The event, which included a football game and other festivities, has since become an annual tradition at the university.

4. In 1920, New Hampshire elected its first female governor, a Republican named Lila A. Holt. Holt served as governor for just one term, but her election was a milestone for women's political rights in the state.

5. Finally, on November 16, 2016, New Hampshire held its general election for statewide and national offices. The election saw high voter turnout and was closely watched by political observers due to the state's status as a key swing state in the presidential race.