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Ulysses S. Grant’s 120th Birthday Celebration

In the spring of 1942, residents of Point Pleasant joined the Boy Scouts of America and the Sons of the American Revolution to recognize the life of Ohio native Ulysses S. Grant.

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Martin Luther King Jr. Visits Ohio University

From Dec. 27, 1959, to Jan. 2, 1960, more than 3,600 college students gathered to consider a variety of modern topics from a Christian perspective.

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The Day the Chicago Cubs Played in Marion, Ohio

In September 1920, the Major League ballclub visited to face off against the hometown team of presidential candidate Warren G. Harding.

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The Ohio State-Michigan Snow Bowl

On Nov. 25, 1950, the Buckeyes and Wolverines faced off in a matchup that saw high winds and a field covered in snow.

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The Great Lakes Exposition Opens

On June 27, 1936, the city of Cleveland unveiled a vibrant exposition that drew millions of visitors to the lakefront during the course of its run.

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A. Roy Knabenshue’s Toledo No. 1 Takes Flight

On June 30, 1905, the Ohio-born aeronaut took to the skies over Toledo to demonstrate the capabilities of his airship.

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‘Freedom’s Heroes’ Monument Unveiled

In May 1892, family and friends of Ohio abolitionist and minister John Rankin and his wife, Jean, paid tribute to the couple who helped more than 2,000 people find freedom.

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Ohio’s First Canine Kidney Transplant

In 1986, the Ohio State University Veterinary Hospital in Columbus performed the procedure to save the life of an 18-month-old dog named Oden.

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Bicentennial Wagon Train Visits Richfield

On June 4, 1976, the transcontinental Bicentennial Wagon Train stopped in northeast Ohio during its trek to reach Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, in time for Independence Day.

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Women Rally for the Right to Vote at the Ohio Statehouse

On July 30, 1914, suffragists from throughout Ohio made their way to the capitol with a petition to put a woman’s right to vote on the November ballot.

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John F. Kennedy Campaigns at Euclid Beach Park

Less than two months before the 1960 presidential election, the Democratic candidate addressed the largest crowd ever assembled at this lakeside park in Cleveland.

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The Rike’s Toy Parade Tradition​

Between 1923 and 1942, Dayton’s Rike-Kumler Co. department store hosted a colorful parade through the city to kick off the holiday shopping season.

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The Great Flood of 1936

That spring, Marietta was just one of many river towns overtaken by rising waters that covered portions of a dozen states.

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Colo Born at the Columbus Zoo

In December 1956, the first gorilla ever born in captivity arrived three days before Christmas and was a topic of fascination from the moment of her birth.

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The Discovery of the Johnstown Mastodon

In August 1926, a farmer in Johnstown, Ohio, unearthed the skeleton of a prehistoric mastodon. It went on to have a second life at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History.

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Van Wert Launches its Peony Festival

In 1932, the city held the first installment of this event, which was revived in the 1950s following a 14-year hiatus and continues today.

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Judy Garland Visits Columbus

In March 1938, actress and singer Judy Garland appeared and performed in our capital city as part of a tour promoting her new film.

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Lincoln’s Funeral Train Stops in Cleveland

On April 28, 1865, mourners gathered on the city’s Public Square to pay their final respects to President Abraham Lincoln.

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Bogie and Bacall Get Married in Ohio

In May 1945, Hollywood icons Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall tied the knot at Malabar Farm in Lucas.

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John Glenn Blasts Off

In February 1962, all eyes turned to Ohio as the state celebrated its native son becoming the first American to orbit the Earth.

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