1. In 1906, the Denver and South Park Railroad made its first silver shipment from Leadville to Denver on November 9th.

2. On November 9, 1923, Pueblo experienced a major flood that killed 20 people and caused extensive damage to the city.

3. In 1951, the Colorado State Capitol dome was completed on November 9th with the placement of the gold-plated statue of the Goddess of Liberty on top.

4. November 9, 1966, saw the opening of the first phase of the Eisenhower-Johnson Memorial Tunnels, which bore through the Continental Divide at Loveland Pass to create the highest vehicular tunnel in the world.

5. On November 9, 1987, Gary Hart announced his candidacy for President of the United States at a rally in Denver. However, his campaign was derailed by a scandal involving allegations of extramarital affairs.