1. On December 8, 1887, the city of Portland experienced one of its worst floods in history. Heavy rain caused the Willamette River to rise rapidly, flooding the streets and damaging buildings.

2. The first public library in Oregon was established on December 8, 1851, in Oregon City. The library had a collection of 300 books and was run by a group of volunteer women.

3. In 1917, the Oregon State Legislature passed a law on December 8 that granted women the right to vote in primary elections. Women had already been granted the right to vote in general elections in 1912.

4. On December 8, 1967, the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) opened its doors to the public for the first time. OMSI is now one of the most popular museums in the Pacific Northwest, featuring interactive exhibits and hands-on activities for all ages.

5. The Oregon Brewers Festival, one of the largest beer festivals in the world, was first held on December 8, 1988, in Portland. The festival features hundreds of beers from around the world and attracts beer lovers from all over.