Cleveland History
National Guard Deployed During the Hough Riots (July 20, 1966): Governor James A. Rhodes ordered the Ohio National Guard into Cleveland’s Hough neighborhood to restore order after several days of civil unrest.
Cleveland Founded (July 22, 1796): General Moses Cleaveland and the Connecticut Land Company established the settlement at the mouth of the Cuyahoga River, marking the founding of Cleveland.
Glenville Shootout Begins (July 23, 1968): A gun battle between Cleveland police and Black nationalist militants erupted in the Glenville neighborhood, becoming one of the most significant episodes in the city’s modern history.
World History
First Moon Landing (July 20, 1969): Apollo 11 astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin landed the Lunar Module Eagle on the Moon, achieving the first crewed lunar landing in history.
Americans with Disabilities Act Signed (July 26, 1990): President George H. W. Bush signed the Americans with Disabilities Act into law, prohibiting discrimination against individuals with disabilities.
Cuban Revolution Begins (July 26, 1953): Fidel Castro and fellow revolutionaries launched the attack on the Moncada Barracks in Santiago de Cuba, marking the beginning of the Cuban Revolution.
