1. In 1917, the United States entered World War I and Ohio contributed greatly to the war effort by sending over 250,000 men to fight. The state also produced a significant amount of ammunition and other supplies for the war.

2. On September 8, 1923, Cleveland Stadium opened to the public for the first time. The stadium was home to the Cleveland Indians and Cleveland Browns and hosted many notable events throughout its history, including several World Series games and the 2016 Republican National Convention.

3. In 1930, famous author Margaret Landon was born in Somersville, Ohio. Landon is best known for her novel "Anna and the King of Siam," which was adapted into the popular Broadway musical "The King and I."

4. September 8, 1935 marks the dedication of the John W. Bricker Memorial Auditorium at Ohio State University. Bricker was a prominent Ohio politician who served as the governor of the state from 1939-1945 and as a U.S. Senator from Ohio from 1947-1959.

5. On September 8, 1974, President Gerald Ford visited Akron, Ohio to attend a campaign rally for Republican senatorial candidate Robert Taft Jr. Ford's visit was one of many campaign stops he made throughout the country leading up to the 1974 midterm elections, where Republicans hoped to gain seats in Congress.