1. In 1930, the iconic Georgia Theatre opened in Athens, Georgia. The venue has hosted countless concerts and events over the decades and has become a fixture in the local music scene.

2. On April 8, 1974, one of the most destructive tornado outbreaks in U.S. history swept through Georgia, killing 18 people and causing billions of dollars in damage.

3. In 1996, the Atlanta Braves played their first regular season game at Turner Field. The stadium would serve as the team's home for over 20 years before being replaced by SunTrust Park in 2017.

4. Georgia native and civil rights activist Martin Luther King Jr. was born on January 15, 1929. However, his famous "I Have a Dream" speech was delivered on April 8, 1968, during a protest in Memphis, Tennessee.

5. On April 8, 1864, Union forces under General William T. Sherman began their siege of Atlanta, a critical turning point in the Civil War. The siege would last for several months and eventually lead to the city's capture and the eventual defeat of the Confederacy.