1. On August 11, 1902, the famous Wild West outlaw Harry Tracy was captured in Colorado after a long chase that spanned several states. Tracy was wanted for a string of robberies, murders, and jailbreaks, and his arrest marked the end of his short but infamous criminal career.

2. In 1915, on August 11, Colorado politician and businessman William Loveland died at the age of 85. Loveland was a prominent figure in the Colorado mining industry, and he played a key role in developing the transportation infrastructure that helped the state grow and prosper.

3. On August 11, 1924, the Colorado National Guard was mobilized to quell a miners' strike in the town of Trinidad. The strike had been ongoing for several months, and tensions were high between the striking workers and the mine owners. The National Guard's presence helped prevent violence and enabled negotiations to take place.

4. In 1976, on August 11, the Winter Olympic Games opened in Innsbruck, Austria. Colorado played an important role in these Games, as many of the American athletes who competed were from the state. In fact, several of the American medalists were Colorado residents, including Cindy Nelson and Billy Kidd.

5. On August 11, 2000, construction began on the Denver Art Museum's Hamilton Building, a striking and innovative addition to the museum's campus. The building was designed by renowned architect Daniel Libeskind, and its angular, titanium-clad exterior quickly became an iconic feature of Denver's skyline. The Hamilton Building opened to the public in 2006 and has since become one of Colorado's most popular cultural attractions.