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5 Fun Facts About November 24 In Ohio History
1. In 1956, Cleveland's Playhouse Square, the largest theater district outside of New York City, was almost demolished. However, philanthropist Joseph G. Butler Jr. stepped in and donated $1 million to save the historic theaters from destruction. 2. Inventor and entrepreneur Thomas Edison was born in Milan, Ohio on November...
5 Fun Facts About November 23 In Ohio History
1. On November 23, 1877, John D. Rockefeller’s oil conglomerate Standard Oil Company was incorporated in Ohio. Rockefeller’s business practices revolutionized the oil industry and made him one of the wealthiest men in history. 2. Ohio-born astronaut and senator John Glenn made history on November 23, 1998, when he became...
5 Fun Facts About November 22 In Ohio History
1. On November 22, 1963, President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, Texas. However, Ohio has a significant connection to this event as Lee Harvey Oswald, the man who assassinated the President, lived in Ohio for several years during his childhood. 2. On November 22, 1927, the iconic Ohio...
5 Fun Facts About November 21 In Ohio History
1. The First American Medical College for Women was established in Ohio on November 21, 1848. The medical college aimed to provide women with medical education, which was not available to them at that time in most parts of the country. 2. On November 21, 1938, Cleveland Municipal Stadium hosted...
5 Fun Facts About November 20 In Ohio History
1. The Ohio State Buckeyes Football Team played their first game on November 20, 1890, against Ohio Wesleyan University. The Buckeyes would go on to win 20-14 and start what has become one of the most successful football programs in college football history. 2. On November 20, 1985, the Ohio...
5 Fun Facts About November 19 In Ohio History
1. On November 19, 1863, the Gettysburg Address was delivered by President Abraham Lincoln during the dedication of the Soldiers' National Cemetery in Pennsylvania. Although this event did not occur in Ohio, it had significant impact on the country as a whole, including Ohio and its soldiers who fought in...
5 Fun Facts About November 18 In Ohio History
1. On November 18, 1978, Congressman Louis Stokes became the first African American to be elected as a chairman of the House Intelligence Committee. 2. The first recorded football game in Ohio took place on November 18, 1869. The game was played between Princeton University and a team of students...
5 Fun Facts About November 17 In Ohio History
1. In 1803, Ohio was officially admitted as the 17th state of the United States. It was the first state to be formed in the Northwest Territory. 2. The first intercollegiate football game in Ohio was played on November 17, 1891, between Ohio State University and Ohio Wesleyan University. Ohio...
5 Fun Facts About November 16 In Ohio History
1. In 1887, Ohio State University played its first football game at Recreation Park in Columbus, Ohio. They defeated Ohio Wesleyan University 20 to 14. 2. In 1904, The St. Clair Tunnel opened which allowed trains to travel under the St. Clair River between Port Huron, Michigan and Sarnia, Ontario,...
5 Fun Facts About November 15 In Ohio History
1. On November 15, 1803, Ohio Governor Edward Tiffin signed into law the act creating the Ohio Historical Society, making it the first state historical society in the United States. 2. On November 15, 1920, the Ohio State Buckeyes won their first-ever game at Ohio Stadium, beating the University of...
5 Fun Facts About November 14 In Ohio History
1. In 1825, the Ohio Canal was completed, linking Lake Erie to the Ohio River and improving transportation and economic growth in the state. 2. In 1922, the first skywriting display in Ohio was performed over Cleveland by aviator Cyril Turner, sparking a new form of advertising. 3. In 1941,...
5 Fun Facts About November 13 In Ohio History
1. In 1923, the Ohio Theatre, now known as the Palace Theatre, opened in Columbus. The historic theatre hosted prominent celebrities and performances, including Elvis Presley and the Columbus Symphony Orchestra. 2. On November 13, 1978, Cleveland's first African American mayor, Carl Stokes, was elected as Ohio's Secretary of State....