1. Wyoming Women's Suffrage Day
March 8 is celebrated as Wyoming Women's Suffrage Day, as it marks the anniversary of Wyoming becoming the first state in the United States to grant women the right to vote in 1869. This was a major milestone in the women's suffrage movement.

2. Clara Brown's Birthday
Clara Brown, a freed slave and pioneer in Wyoming, was born on March 8, 1800. After being freed, she worked as a laundress and cook, eventually moving to Colorado where she became a successful businesswoman and philanthropist.

3. Cheyenne Blizzard of 1949
On March 8-9, 1949, a blizzard swept through Cheyenne and the surrounding areas, causing massive damage and loss of life. The storm dropped more than 30 inches of snow in some areas, with winds gusting up to 70 mph.

4. Jackson Pollock's Wyoming Connection
March 8 is also the birthday of famed artist Jackson Pollock, who spent time in Wyoming during his formative years. He studied at the Manual Training School at the University of Wyoming in Laramie and later worked on a ranch in Dubois.

5. Devils Tower National Monument
Devils Tower National Monument was established on March 8, 1906, by President Theodore Roosevelt. The monument features a massive rock formation that is sacred to many Native American tribes and is a popular site for rock climbers and tourists.