Cleveland History
- January 8, 1935: The Great Lakes Exposition, showcasing technological innovations and promoting the economic development of the Great Lakes region, was announced in Cleveland, drawing national attention.
- January 9, 1972: The Cleveland Browns played in the AFC Championship game against the Miami Dolphins, a significant event in the city’s sports history.
- January 10, 1915: The Cleveland Museum of Art officially opened its doors to the public, marking the beginning of its journey as one of the premier art institutions in the United States.
- January 12, 1976: Cleveland’s Playhouse Square was added to the National Register of Historic Places, marking a key step in the preservation and revitalization of this historic theater district.
- January 14, 1967: The first indoor soccer game in Cleveland’s history was played at the Cleveland Arena, signifying the growing popularity of soccer in the region.
World History
- January 8, 1790: George Washington delivers the first State of the Union address in New York City, then the provisional capital of the United States.
- January 9, 2007: Apple Inc. CEO Steve Jobs introduces the original iPhone at a Macworld keynote in San Francisco, marking a significant moment in the history of technology and telecommunications.
- January 10, 1863: The London Underground, the world’s first underground railway, opens in the United Kingdom, revolutionizing urban transportation.
- January 12, 2010: A catastrophic magnitude 7.0 earthquake strikes Haiti, devastating the capital Port-au-Prince and resulting in significant loss of life and widespread destruction.
- January 14, 1969: An explosion aboard the USS Enterprise near Hawaii kills 27 people and injures more than 300 others, becoming one of the worst accidents in the history of the United States Navy.
