1. In 1858, the Pike's Peak Gold Rush brought thousands of people to Colorado in search of gold. Many miners and prospectors arrived in the state on November 11.

2. On November 11, 1880, Colorado became the first state to grant women the right to vote through a statewide referendum. This was a major milestone in the women's suffrage movement.

3. The first Veterans Day Parade was held on November 11, 1919, in Denver, Colorado. The event was organized by the local chapter of the American Legion to honor the soldiers who fought in World War I.

4. The deadliest record of snowstorm in Colorado history happened on November 11 to 12, 1946. The storm dumped over five feet of snow in some areas, causing avalanches and destroying buildings and homes.

5. On November 11, 1987, a fire broke out in the Montezuma-Rimrock area near Durango, Colorado. The fire spread quickly, burning over 4,000 acres of land and destroying several homes and buildings. The fire is known as the Weber Fire and was caused by a downed power line.