1. On November 8, 1940, the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department was officially established as a state agency. The department is responsible for the conservation and management of Vermont's fish, wildlife, and habitat resources.

2. On November 8, 1864, Vermont voters overwhelmingly re-elected President Abraham Lincoln in the midst of the Civil War. Lincoln carried all but one of Vermont's counties in the election.

3. November 8, 1904 marked the birth of John Emilio Vadnais, a Vermont native who went on to become a notable artist and sculptor. His work has been featured in museums and galleries throughout the United States and Europe.

4. On November 8, 1906, the state of Vermont ratified the 17th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which established the direct election of U.S. Senators by popular vote.

5. November 8, 2012 saw the opening of the Vermont Energy Investment Corporation's (VEIC) new headquarters in Burlington. The building was designed to be energy-efficient and sustainable, reflecting VEIC's mission to promote energy conservation and renewable energy development in the state.