1. On January 8, 1847, the Wisconsin Territory officially became the 30th state of the United States of America. This was a major milestone in the state's history, and it marked the beginning of a new era for the people of Wisconsin.

2. One of the most significant events to take place on January 8 in Wisconsin history was the birth of Frank Lloyd Wright in Richland Center in 1867. Wright is widely considered one of the greatest architects of the 20th century, and his work has had a significant impact on modern architecture.

3. On January 8, 2012, the Green Bay Packers played the New York Giants in a divisional playoff game. Unfortunately for Packers fans, the game did not go their way, and the Giants ended up winning 37-20. The loss was a disappointing end to what had been a great season for the Packers.

4. In 1922, the University of Wisconsin-Madison held its first winter carnival, which would eventually become one of the largest and most popular winter festivals in the country. The event featured a variety of winter sports and activities, including ice skating, ski jumping, and snowshoeing.

5. On January 8, 1955, the Wisconsin State Capitol in Madison was designated as a National Historic Landmark by the U.S. Department of the Interior. The building is considered one of the most beautiful and impressive state capitol buildings in the country, and it is a popular tourist attraction for visitors to Wisconsin.