Cleveland History
The Beatles Perform at Cleveland Public Hall (September 15, 1964): The Beatles made their Cleveland debut before approximately 11,000 fans at Public Hall, where police temporarily halted the concert after excited fans rushed the stage.
Telegraph Service Reaches Cleveland (September 15, 1847): A telegraph instrument was installed and operating at Cleveland’s Weddell House, marking an important milestone in the city’s connection to the rapidly expanding American telegraph network.
Altenheim Opens on Detroit Avenue (September 18, 1892): The Altenheim opened at 7719 Detroit Avenue as a home for elderly Clevelanders, initially housing 40 residents and serving the city’s German community.
Telling Strollers Win Cleveland Amateur Baseball Championship (September 20, 1914): The Telling Strollers defeated the Hanna Street Cleaners, 8–3, at Brookside Park to win Cleveland’s amateur baseball championship before an extraordinary crowd estimated at approximately 91,000.
World History
Battle of Britain Day (September 15, 1940): The German Luftwaffe launched a massive assault against Britain, but sustained heavy losses against the Royal Air Force. The day’s fighting became a decisive moment in the Battle of Britain and is commemorated as Battle of Britain Day.
U.S. Constitution Signed (September 17, 1787): Delegates to the Constitutional Convention signed the United States Constitution in Philadelphia, establishing the framework for the new federal government once ratified.
New Zealand Grants Women the Right to Vote (September 19, 1893): Governor Lord Glasgow signed the Electoral Act into law, making New Zealand the first self-governing country in the world where women had the right to vote in parliamentary elections.
Battle of Chickamauga Begins (September 19, 1863): Union and Confederate armies began the Battle of Chickamauga in Georgia, one of the bloodiest battles of the American Civil War and a major Confederate victory in the Western Theater.
Battle of the Alma (September 20, 1854): British, French, and Ottoman forces defeated the Russian army near the Alma River in Crimea in the first major battle of the Crimean War.
