CLEVELAND HISTORY
September 10, 1813 – Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry’s naval victory over the British at the Battle of Lake Erie, a pivotal engagement in the War of 1812 near Cleveland, helped secure American control of the lake.
September 10, 1860 – The Perry Monument was dedicated in Cleveland’s Public Square to commemorate the 1813 naval victory. Over 100,000 people attended the unveiling, which included speeches and a reenacted naval skirmish.
September 10, 2023 – The Waterfront Line of Cleveland’s RTA light rail was reopened after a lengthy suspension due to safety repairs and construction, marking a step forward in improving public transit access.
September 11, 2025 – At the Irish American Club on Cleveland’s East Side, a history talk titled “Cleveland’s Neighborhood Taverns: Where History Meets the Barstool” was presented by local historian Tom Kaschalk.
September 12, 2025 – The Old Brooklyn Historical Society hosted an event showcasing stories, rare photos, and anecdotes about Cleveland’s historic taverns, also presented by Tom Kaschalk.
WORLD HISTORY
September 8, 1974 – U.S. President Gerald R. Ford issued a full, free, and unconditional pardon to his predecessor, Richard Nixon, for any crimes Nixon might have committed during his presidency, a pivotal moment closing the chapter on the Watergate scandal.
September 8, 1504 – Michelangelo’s monumental marble statue David was unveiled to the public in Florence’s Piazza della Signoria, marking a major milestone of Renaissance art.
September 14, 1901 – President William McKinley died of wounds sustained from an assassination attempt days earlier; Vice President Theodore Roosevelt became the youngest President in U.S. history at age 42.
September 14, 1982 – Princess Grace of Monaco (formerly the Hollywood actress Grace Kelly) tragically died from injuries suffered in a car accident near Monte Carlo.
September 14, 1994 – Major League Baseball canceled the rest of its season, including the playoffs and World Series, marking the first time since 1904 that no champion was crowned due to a players’ strike.
