Cleveland History
- January 15, 1978: The Cleveland Cavaliers faced the Boston Celtics in a notable NBA game, reflecting the growing prominence of professional basketball in the city.
- January 16, 1993: The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation announced that the museum would be built in Cleveland, signifying the city’s deep connection to the history of rock music.
- January 17, 1952: A major snowstorm, known as the Great Appalachian Storm, hit Cleveland, causing significant disruptions and highlighting the challenges of winter weather in the region.
- January 18, 1975: The Cleveland Orchestra, under the direction of Lorin Maazel, performed a special concert, continuing its tradition as one of the leading orchestras in the world.
- January 21, 1962: The Cleveland Museum of Natural History opened a significant new exhibit, further establishing the museum as a key center for education and research in the natural sciences.
World History
- January 15, 1559: Elizabeth I is crowned Queen of England in Westminster Abbey, London, marking the beginning of the Elizabethan era known for its flourishing of English drama, led by playwrights such as William Shakespeare, and for the seafaring prowess of English adventurers.
- January 16, 1920: The 18th Amendment to the United States Constitution, establishing Prohibition, goes into effect, banning the sale, production, and transportation of alcohol.
- January 17, 1945: Swedish diplomat Raoul Wallenberg, credited with saving tens of thousands of Jews during the Holocaust, disappears in Hungary while in Soviet custody.
- January 18, 1778: Captain James Cook becomes the first European to visit the Hawaiian Islands, which he names the “Sandwich Islands.”
- January 21, 1793: King Louis XVI of France is executed by guillotine during the French Revolution, signaling the radical phase of the revolution and leading to the Reign of Terror.
