1. In 1901, the first public library in Toledo, Ohio, the Toledo Lucas County Public Library, opened to the public. The library has since expanded into a network of 20 locations throughout the city and surrounding areas, serving over 600,000 residents.

2. On June 8, 1926, the iconic amusement park Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio, opened its first roller coaster, the Cyclone. Today, Cedar Point has 18 roller coasters and is considered one of the best amusement parks in the world.

3. The Cleveland Indians played their first game at League Park on June 8, 1901. Over the years, the park hosted many notable events, including Babe Ruth's 500th home run in 1929. The park was eventually demolished, but a historical marker now stands on the site.

4. In 1911, the first Chevrolet automobile was produced in a factory in Dayton, Ohio. The Chevrolet Motor Company was founded by Louis Chevrolet and William C. Durant, and the brand is now a division of General Motors.

5. The Wright Brothers, Orville and Wilbur, were born in Dayton, Ohio, on August 19, 1871, and April 16, 1867, respectively. On June 8, 1909, the brothers made history by flying together for the first time at Huffman Prairie, near their hometown of Dayton. Their aviation achievements would go on to revolutionize the world.