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1936: 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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1950: Ohio State-Michigan Snow Bowl
The Buckeyes and Wolverines faced off in a matchup that saw high winds and a field covered in snow.
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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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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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1956: Colo Born at the Columbus Zoo
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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1936: The Great Flood
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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1945: Bogie and Bacall Get Married
Hollywood icons Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall tied the knot at Malabar Farm in Lucas.
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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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Rutherford B. Hayes Marries Lucy Webb
On Dec. 30, 1852, the future president and first lady were wed in a simple ceremony at the home of the bride’s mother in Cincinnati.
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The Blizzard of 1978
A late-January snowstorm hit the Ohio Valley in a weather event that has been remembered ever since for its ferocity.
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1923: President Warren G. Harding’s Funeral
On Aug. 10, Harvey Firestone, Henry Ford and Thomas Edison met in Marion to pay tribute to their fallen friend.
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1962: 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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1907: Theodore Roosevelt Dedicates the McKinley Memorial
On Sept. 30, the 26th president of the United States traveled to Canton to dedicate the monument paying tribute to his predecessor.
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1936: Ohio State Marching Band Performs First Script Ohio
Band director Eugene Weigel’s vision for a smooth and flowing formation made its debut at Ohio Stadium in October of that year.
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Aviator Glenn Curtiss Makes Historic Flight
After taking off from Euclid Beach on Aug. 31, 1910, the pilot and plane-maker landed at Cedar Point 1 hour and 17 minutes later.
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Memphis Belle Marks Milestone
The celebrated World War II flyer moves closer to being displayed at the National Museum of the United States Air Force near Dayton.
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Live Well Ohio: Jan./Feb. 2023
Follow these pointers for giving your kids a good start at dental health. Plus, learn strategies that will help you stick with your New Year resolution this time around.
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Visit Canton on a Great Ohio Road Trip
Explore the Pro Football Hall of Fame, The Troll Hole Museum, MAPS Air Museum, McKinley Library & Museum and more.
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Live Well Ohio: May 2022
Try these strategies for getting a better night’s sleep, and learn when it’s time to get screened for hearing loss.
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