Here are 5 interesting facts about November 3 in Arizona history:

1. On November 3, 1908, the voters of the Arizona Territory approved the prohibition of alcohol, becoming the first state in the United States to do so. The ban lasted until 1918, when it was repealed by the federal government.

2. November 3, 1914, marked the day that the Arizona State Fair was officially recognized by the Arizona State legislature. The fair has been held annually ever since and features livestock shows, carnival rides, concerts and various other exhibits.

3. In 1933, on November 3, Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the National Industrial Recovery Act (NIRA) that aimed to stimulate economic recovery during the Great Depression. The act established a minimum wage, defined work hours, and banned child labor, among other measures.

4. On November 3, 1959, Arizona State University officially opened its main campus in Tempe. The university started as the Territorial Normal School in 1885, and over the years evolved into a leading research university with multiple campuses across the state.

5. November 3, 1992, was the date of the election where the Republican incumbent, John McCain, was elected to the U.S. Senate, representing Arizona for the first time. McCain went on to serve in the Senate for over 30 years and became known for his political independence and maverick reputation.