Cleveland History
Eliza Bryant Village Incorporated (September 1, 1896): The Cleveland Home for Aged Colored People, later known as Eliza Bryant Village, was incorporated to serve elderly African Americans who faced discrimination at other institutions.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum Opens (September 2, 1995): The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum opened its doors on Cleveland’s lakefront, establishing a major cultural institution dedicated to preserving and celebrating the history of rock music.
Tom Tupa Scores NFL’s First Two-Point Conversion (September 4, 1994): Cleveland Browns punter and holder Tom Tupa scored the first successful two-point conversion in NFL history after the league introduced the rule for the 1994 season.
Eliza Bryant Home Moves to Expanded Facility (September 5, 1967): The Eliza Bryant Home moved into the former Dorcas Home in Cleveland, more than doubling its capacity to serve elderly residents.
Junior League of Cleveland Founded (September 6, 1912): Cleveland women founded the Junior League of Cleveland at the home of Mrs. Amasa Stone Mather, establishing an organization dedicated to voluntarism, community improvement, and women’s civic leadership.
World History
Germany Invades Poland (September 1, 1939): Nazi Germany invaded Poland, beginning World War II in Europe and prompting Britain and France to declare war on Germany two days later.
Japan Formally Surrenders, Ending World War II (September 2, 1945): Japanese representatives signed the Instrument of Surrender aboard the USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay, formally ending World War II.
Treaty of Paris Signed (September 3, 1783): Great Britain and the United States signed the Treaty of Paris, formally ending the American Revolutionary War and recognizing the independence of the United States.
Munich Olympics Massacre Begins (September 5, 1972): Members of the Palestinian group Black September attacked the Israeli Olympic team in Munich, beginning a hostage crisis that ultimately left 11 Israeli team members dead.
Magellan Expedition Completes First Circumnavigation (September 6, 1522): The Victoria, commanded by Juan Sebastián Elcano after Ferdinand Magellan’s death, returned to Spain and completed the first recorded circumnavigation of the globe.
