1. The first public library opened in Ohio on November 5, 1809. The Chillicothe Library Society was established, and it became the first library in the state to provide books for public use.

2. On November 5, 1912, Ohio became the first state to adopt the initiative and referendum process. This allowed citizens to propose and vote on laws and amendments to the state constitution, making Ohio a leader in the United States for direct democracy.

3. In 1972, Richard Nixon was re-elected President of the United States on November 5. Ohio played a crucial role in the election, as it was a battleground state that ultimately gave Nixon the victory over Democrat George McGovern.

4. Ohio State University (OSU) made history on November 5, 1994, when they played the University of Minnesota in the first ever Big Ten Conference football game to feature a female official. Kathleen Wright became a trailblazer for women in sports by serving as a line judge in the game.

5. John Kasich, former Governor of Ohio, announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination in the 2016 Presidential election on November 5, 2015. Despite finishing fourth in the primary race, Kasich gained a following for his moderate positions and independent approach to politics.