1. In 1852, the first state fair in Ohio took place in Cincinnati. This annual event has grown to attract over 900,000 visitors each year and is now held in Columbus.

2. On August 3, 1923, Ohioan and inventor George Crum created the first potato chip at his restaurant in Saratoga Springs, New York. The crispy snack quickly became a popular favorite across the United States and around the world.

3. In 1958, a deadly F4 tornado tore through the town of Ellicottville, Ohio, killing 6 people and injuring many more. It was one of the strongest tornadoes to ever hit the state.

4. August 3, 1984, marked the opening of Cedar Point's first steel roller coaster, the Corkscrew. This thrilling ride remains a favorite attraction for visitors to the Sandusky amusement park.

5. Ohio governor George Voinovich declared August 3 to be "Cleveland Browns Day" in 1999, in honor of the NFL team's return to the city after a hiatus. Fans celebrated by attending a pep rally and participating in Browns-themed activities throughout the day.