1. In 1774, the First Continental Congress passed the Suffolk Resolves in reaction to the Intolerable Acts passed by the British Parliament. These resolves declared that Massachusetts would not comply with the acts and urged other colonies to do the same.

2. In 1851, Susan B. Anthony delivered her first public speech on women's rights in Worcester, Massachusetts. This marked the beginning of her influential career as a suffragist and women's rights advocate.

3. In 1933, Boston Red Sox player Jimmie Foxx was honored with the American League MVP award. Foxx had an exceptional season, hitting 48 home runs and batting in 163 RBIs.

4. In 1973, the John F. Kennedy Library was officially dedicated in Boston. The library, which houses the personal papers and effects of the late President, serves as a center for research and learning.

5. In 1998, Massachusetts became the first state to legalize same-sex marriage. This groundbreaking decision paved the way for marriage equality across the United States.