1. In 1848, Wisconsin became the 30th state in the United States. This happened on August 9th of that year, which is why this day is celebrated as Wisconsin Statehood Day.

2. The Wisconsin State Fair, which is held annually in West Allis, Wisconsin, usually starts around August 9th. This fair has been a staple of Wisconsin culture since the 1800s and is known for its iconic cream puffs and agricultural exhibits.

3. In 1951, the Green Bay Packers played their first televised game on August 9th. The game was against the Chicago Cardinals, and the Packers emerged victorious with a score of 17-10.

4. The city of Appleton, Wisconsin became the first city in the country to have electric streetlights on August 9th, 1882. This was a major technological advancement at the time and set the stage for the electrification of cities across the United States.

5. Wisconsin native Laura Ingalls Wilder, author of the beloved Little House on the Prairie series, was born on February 7th, 1867. However, on August 9th, 1890, she married Almanzo Wilder in South Dakota, beginning a new chapter in her life that would eventually inspire some of her most famous novels.