Here are five interesting facts about November 8 in Arizona history:

1. In 1910, the Arizona State Fair welcomed President William Howard Taft as its guest of honor. Thousands of people turned out to see the president, and he even took a ride in a hot air balloon.

2. On November 8, 1912, Arizona voters went to the polls to vote on a number of issues, including whether or not to recall Governor George W. P. Hunt. The recall effort failed, and Hunt went on to serve four terms as governor of Arizona.

3. In 1960, John F. Kennedy visited Arizona on the campaign trail. He spoke to thousands of people at rallies in Phoenix, Tucson, and Yuma, and won the state's five electoral votes in the presidential election.

4. On November 8, 2012, voters in Arizona passed Proposition 121, which would have implemented an open primary system for state and federal elections. However, the measure was nullified by a later court ruling, and Arizona continues to use a closed primary system.

5. In 2016, the city of Phoenix made headlines when it elected its first female mayor, Kate Gallego. Gallego worked as an economic development specialist and served on the Phoenix City Council before running for mayor.