1. On June 8, 1848, Wisconsin became the 30th state to join the Union. It was the first state to have a constitution that allowed women to vote.

2. The Edgerton Tug Fest, one of the largest tug-of-war events in the world, takes place every year on the weekend closest to June 8 in Edgerton, Wisconsin. The event features a tug-of-war competition over the Rock River between teams from Wisconsin and Illinois.

3. On June 8, 1931, the first commercial cheese factory in the United States opened in Wisconsin. It was owned and operated by Anna and John Siegert in Hilbert, Wisconsin. Today, Wisconsin is known as America's Dairyland and produces more cheese than any other state in the country.

4. The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee was established on June 8, 1956. It is the second-largest university in the state of Wisconsin and is known for its strong programs in engineering, business, and health sciences.

5. On June 8, 1983, a tornado hit the town of Barneveld, Wisconsin, killing nine people and causing over $25 million in damage. The tornado was rated F5, the highest rating on the Fujita scale. The town has since rebuilt and has a memorial to honor those who lost their lives in the tornado.