1. In 1930, the World's Largest Basket was unveiled in Newark, Ohio. It was built to promote the Longaberger Company's newly established headquarters in Newark and has since become a unique landmark of Ohio.

2. On August 9, 1965, a power failure occurred in the northeastern United States and parts of Canada, including Ohio. Dubbed the "Great Blackout of 1965," it resulted in widespread disruptions and served as a reminder of the country's increasing dependence on electricity.

3. The Shaker Heights Rapid Transit system, now known as the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority, began service on August 9, 1920. It was one of the first electrified rapid transit systems in the country and played a significant role in the development of Cleveland's suburbs.

4. August 9, 1974, marked the resignation of President Richard Nixon, following the Watergate scandal. Ohio played a small but notable role in the Watergate investigation, as one of the accused conspirators, John Dean, was a native of Marion, Ohio.

5. The Ohio State Fair, one of the largest state fairs in the country, begins in mid-July and runs through August 9. The fair has been a popular attraction in Ohio for over 160 years and features a wide variety of exhibits, rides, and entertainment.