1. On October 24, 1893, the Manchester Histopathologic Society was founded in Manchester, NH. This organization played an important role in the early development of pathology as a medical specialty.

2. The first issue of the Portsmouth Herald was published on October 24, 1898. The newspaper had a significant influence on the history and culture of the Seacoast area of New Hampshire.

3. On October 24, 1940, the New Hampshire Motor Speedway opened its doors in Loudon, NH. This racetrack has become one of the premier venues for car and motorcycle racing in the Northeast.

4. In 1962, the rock band The Beatles played a concert at the Opera House in Manchester, NH. This was one of the earliest performances in the United States by the band that became one of the most popular musical groups of all time.

5. On October 24, 2000, New Hampshire Governor Jeanne Shaheen became the first woman in U.S. history to be elected governor and serve in the U.S. Senate. Shaheen went on to serve three terms as a U.S. Senator from New Hampshire.