1. In 1789, Virginia became the first state to ratify the United States Constitution, which established the framework for the federal government.

2. On November 8, 1861, the Confederate States of America authorized the issuance of paper money, known as Confederate currency. The currency was used to finance the Confederate war effort during the Civil War.

3. In 1923, Virginia Governor E. Lee Trinkle signed a law outlawing the use of marijuana in the state. This made Virginia one of the first states in the nation to prohibit the use of marijuana for recreational purposes.

4. On November 8, 1958, Virginia native Richard D. Sears was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Sears was a standout player in the late 19th century and is considered one of the greatest shortstops in the history of the game.

5. In 2016, on November 8, Virginia played a crucial role in the presidential election. The state ultimately voted for Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton, but the election was won by Republican candidate Donald Trump. The results in Virginia highlighted the stark political divide that has emerged in the United States in recent years.