Okay, here are 5 interesting facts about October 9 in Ohio history:

1. The Ohio Buckeye Tree was designated as the state tree on October 9, 1953. The buckeye tree is native to Ohio and produces shiny brown nuts that resemble the eye of a deer, hence the nickname "buckeye."

2. On October 9, 1871, the Great Chicago Fire broke out and destroyed much of the city. Ohioans, including firefighters and volunteers, traveled to Chicago to help fight the fire and provide aid to the victims.

3. The first presidential debate of the 2004 election was held on October 9, 2004, at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. The debate featured President George W. Bush and Senator John Kerry.

4. Ohio State University football coach Woody Hayes achieved his 200th career win on October 9, 1982, when the Buckeyes defeated Wisconsin 21-0. Hayes went on to win a total of 205 games during his coaching career at Ohio State.

5. The Toledo War, a boundary dispute between Ohio and Michigan over the ownership of the Toledo Strip, was resolved on October 9, 1835, when a treaty was signed that gave the land to Ohio and created the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The conflict nearly led to armed conflict between the two states.