1. In 1893, the first game at Ohio Field, home of the Ohio State Buckeyes, was played. The Buckeyes defeated Ohio Wesleyan University 20-14.
2. In 1947, the Cincinnati Reds won their first World Series in franchise history. The Reds defeated the New York Yankees four games to three.
3. In 1952, groundbreaking took place for the construction of the Ohio Turnpike, a 241-mile toll road spanning the northern part of the state.
4. In 1961, President John F. Kennedy visited Ohio University in Athens, becoming the first sitting president to visit the school.
5. In 1971, the Cleveland Cavaliers played their first regular season game as an NBA franchise. The Cavs defeated the San Diego Rockets 110-101.
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