Cleveland History
December 9, 1994 – Frederick C. Crawford, prominent Cleveland industrialist, philanthropist, and aviation enthusiast, passed away. He was instrumental in the growth of TRW Inc. and founded the Crawford Auto-Aviation Museum, preserving the city’s industrial and automotive heritage.
December 11, 1918 – The Cleveland Orchestra performed its first concert at Grays Armory under founding music director Nikolai Sokoloff. This marked the beginning of what would become one of the world’s most respected symphonic ensembles.
World History
December 8, 1980 – Former Beatle John Lennon was shot and killed outside his New York City apartment by Mark David Chapman, shocking fans around the world.
December 8, 1941 – The United States declared war on Japan, entering World War II, one day after the attack on Pearl Harbor.
December 11, 1901 – Guglielmo Marconi successfully transmitted the first transatlantic radio signal from Cornwall, England to Newfoundland, Canada.
December 14, 1900 – Max Planck presented his quantum theory to the German Physical Society, laying the groundwork for modern quantum mechanics.
December 14, 1943 – Nazi forces massacred 22 monks and civilians at the historic Mega Spilaio Monastery in Greece during World War II occupation efforts.
