Cleveland History
July 16, 1968: The Glenville Shootout occurred between Cleveland Police and a Black nationalist group. The confrontation led to a deadly shootout and subsequent riots, highlighting ongoing racial tensions in the city.
July 18, 1966: The Hough Riots began in Cleveland, a week-long series of racially motivated riots sparked by racial tensions and economic disparities in the Hough neighborhood. This event significantly shaped the civil rights movement in Cleveland.
July 20, 1986: A tornado struck Cleveland, causing damage but also showcasing the community’s resilience. The response and rebuilding efforts highlighted the city’s ability to come together in times of crisis.
July 20, 1995: The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum officially opened its doors in Cleveland. This event marked Cleveland’s significance in the history of rock music and established it as a major cultural landmark.
July 21, 2001: The opening of the new Cleveland Browns Stadium (now known as FirstEnergy Stadium) was celebrated, marking a significant event in Cleveland’s sports history. This new stadium symbolized the return and rebirth of the Cleveland Browns NFL team.
World History
July 15, 1799: The Rosetta Stone was indeed discovered by French soldiers near the town of Rosetta (Rashid), Egypt, which was crucial in deciphering Egyptian hieroglyphs.
July 16, 1945: The Trinity Test, marking the first successful detonation of a nuclear weapon, occurred in the New Mexico desert, USA. This event was a major milestone in the Manhattan Project during World War II.
July 17, 1918: Tsar Nicholas II of Russia and his family were executed by the Bolsheviks in Yekaterinburg, Russia, effectively ending the Romanov dynasty and influencing the path of Russian history.
July 18, 1969: Senator Edward M. Kennedy reported an accident at Chappaquiddick Island, Massachusetts, resulting in the death of Mary Jo Kopechne. This event had a lasting impact on Kennedy’s political career.
July 20, 1969: Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin, of NASA’s Apollo 11 mission, became the first humans to walk on the Moon. This historic event indeed occurred on July 20th, not July 21st, and was broadcast on live TV to a global audience.
