1. Oregon Statehood: November 8, 1887 is a significant day in Oregon history as it marks the 28th anniversary of the state's admission to the Union. Oregon became the 33rd state of the United States on this day in 1859.

2. Oregon Women's Suffrage: In 1910, Oregon became the first state in the country to grant women the right to vote through a popular vote. The historic initiative saw 52% of the voters in the state approve the women's suffrage measure.

3. Oregon Shipwreck: The remains of the Peter Iredale, a four-masted steel bark, still lie on the beach in Cape Disappointment State Park in Washington. The ship ran aground on the Oregon coast on November 8, 1906, and has become a popular tourist attraction ever since.

4. Oregon Governor: On November 8, 1994, the people of Oregon elected John Kitzhaber as their governor. He would go on to serve two non-consecutive terms as the state's governor, first from 1995 to 2003, and then from 2011 to 2015.

5. Oregon's First Newspaper: The Oregon Spectator, the first newspaper in the Pacific Northwest, was first published on November 8, 1846. It was founded by George Abernethy, who later became the first governor of the Oregon Territory. The newspaper was published weekly until 1855, and it covered a wide range of local and national news, including politics, crime, and social events.