1. In 1974, the deadliest tornado outbreak in Minnesota history occurred on April 8. The outbreak included 14 tornadoes, and resulted in 13 fatalities and over 450 injuries.
2. On April 8, 1869, Minnesota became the first state to pass a law allowing women to own property in their own name.
3. The Minnesota Twins played their first regular season game at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome on April 8, 1982, defeating the Seattle Mariners 11-7.
4. On April 8, 1876, the town of Fergus Falls was incorporated in Otter Tail County. It is now the county seat and has a population of nearly 14,000 people.
5. In 2001, Governor Jesse Ventura declared April 8 as "Prince Day" in honor of the Minnesota-born musician, who had recently passed away. Fans now celebrate Prince Day each year in Minnesota with concerts, dance parties, and other events.