Cleveland History

  1. March 11, 1927: The Cleveland Museum of Natural History was formally established, providing a cornerstone for scientific education and research in the region.
  2. March 12, 1938: The Great Lakes Exposition, which celebrated Cleveland’s industrial achievements and cultural diversity, announced its dates for the summer, drawing national attention and millions of visitors.
  3. March 13, 1968: Cleveland State University was officially founded, marking a significant expansion in higher education opportunities for the residents of Northeast Ohio.
  4. March 14, 1899: The Cleveland Public Library opened its doors in the new building on Superior Avenue, significantly enhancing its capacity to serve the public and contribute to the city’s cultural life.
  5. March 17, 1867: St. Patrick’s Day was celebrated in Cleveland with one of its first parades, showcasing the city’s growing Irish community and cultural diversity.

World History

  1. March 11, 2011: A magnitude 9.0 earthquake struck off the coast of Tōhoku, Japan, triggering a massive tsunami and leading to the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster, one of the worst nuclear accidents in history.
  2. March 12, 1930: Mahatma Gandhi began the Salt March, a nonviolent protest against the British salt monopoly in colonial India, starting from Sabarmati Ashram and ending at Dandi, Gujarat, on April 6, 1930.
  3. March 13, 1781: British astronomer William Herschel discovered Uranus, expanding the known boundaries of our solar system for the first time in modern history.
  4. March 14, 1879: Albert Einstein, theoretical physicist and one of the two pillars of modern physics (alongside quantum mechanics), was born in Ulm, in the Kingdom of Württemberg of the German Empire.
  5. March 17, 461 (Traditional date): Saint Patrick, the foremost patron saint of Ireland, died in Saul, Downpatrick, Ireland. St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated on this date in his honor.