1. On July 17, 1955, Disneyland opened in Anaheim, California, but it has a connection to Ohio. One of the park's most iconic attractions, the Matterhorn Bobsleds, was inspired by a similar ride located in Cleveland's Euclid Beach Park. The ride's designer, Bob Gurr, grew up in Ohio and visited Euclid Beach as a child.
2. The Cleveland Indians played their first game at Municipal Stadium on July 17, 1932. The stadium, which became a landmark of Cleveland sports history, was also home to the Browns and the Cavaliers at various points in its history.
3. Ohio astronaut Neil Armstrong, who became the first person to walk on the moon in 1969, celebrated his 35th birthday on July 17, 1966 while training for the Apollo 11 mission. Armstrong was born in Wapakoneta, Ohio and his legacy is celebrated at the Armstrong Air and Space Museum in his hometown.
4. On July 17, 1931, the Ohio State Reformatory in Mansfield began operations as a prison for young offenders. The Gothic-style building, which is now a historic site, was used as a location for the filming of The Shawshank Redemption.
5. The Cincinnati Music Hall, a historic venue for performing arts, held its grand opening on July 17, 1878. Notable performers at the hall have included Mark Twain, David Bowie, and Luciano Pavarotti. The building's ornate architecture made it an important landmark in the cultural history of Cincinnati.