1. The North Dakota State Capitol building was completed on March 8, 1934, after four years of construction. The building's distinctive Art Deco style, designed by architect Joseph Bell DeRemer, features 21 floors and a 19-story tower.

2. On March 8, 1887, the Great Northern Railway completed its line through North Dakota, connecting the state to the rest of the country by rail. The railway played a key role in the settlement and economic development of the state.

3. In 1912, March 8 was designated as International Women's Day by the International Socialist Women's Conference in Copenhagen, Denmark. The day has since been celebrated globally as a day of recognition and advocacy for women's rights.

4. On March 8, 1950, the town of New Town in western North Dakota was incorporated. The town was named for its location near the site of the historic Ft. Berthold Indian Reservation and is home to the Three Affiliated Tribes of the Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara Nations.

5. March 8 marks the anniversary of the deadly Fargo tornado of 1957, which struck the city and surrounding areas, killing 10 people and causing extensive damage. The tornado, which was part of a larger outbreak of severe weather in the region, remains one of the deadliest on record in North Dakota.