Cleveland History

  1. December 25, 1811: The founding of The Society of Savings, the first savings and loan institution in Cleveland, marking the beginning of the city’s growth as a financial center.
  2. December 27, 1947: The Cleveland Browns defeated the New York Yankees in the All-America Football Conference (AAFC) championship game, showcasing the city’s early dominance in professional football.
  3. December 28, 1968: The Cleveland Museum of Art completed a major expansion, enhancing its status as one of the leading art institutions in the Midwest.
  4. December 29, 1929: The Terminal Tower complex officially opened. At the time, it was the second tallest building in the world and symbolized Cleveland’s growth and prosperity.
  5. December 31, 1999: Cleveland celebrated the new millennium with significant events across the city, including a large public celebration at Public Square, marking the city’s entry into the 21st century with optimism and community spirit.

World History

  1. December 25, 800: Charlemagne was crowned Holy Roman Emperor by Pope Leo III in St. Peter’s Basilica, Rome, marking a foundational moment in medieval European history.
  2. December 26, 2004: A massive earthquake under the Indian Ocean triggered a series of devastating tsunamis, affecting several countries in Asia and East Africa, and resulting in over 230,000 deaths.
  3. December 27, 1831: Charles Darwin embarked on his historic journey aboard the HMS Beagle, a trip that would lead to his revolutionary theories on evolution and natural selection.
  4. December 28, 1895: The first commercial movie screening took place at the Grand Café in Paris by the Lumière brothers, Auguste and Louis, marking the birth of cinema as a public entertainment medium.
  5. December 31, 1999: The world celebrated the turn of the millennium, with widespread festivities and events marking the transition to the year 2000, known as Y2K. This event was significant for both its global cultural impact and the technological challenge of the Y2K bug.