1. On April 14, 1865, President Abraham Lincoln was assassinated at Ford's Theatre in Washington D.C. Although this event did not occur in Ohio, it had a significant impact on the state and the nation as a whole.

2. Ohio native and basketball legend, Jerry Lucas, was born on April 14, 1940. Lucas had a successful NBA career and is considered one of the greatest basketball players of all time.

3. In 1910, the first cash register with a built-in adding machine was patented by Ohio inventor Charles F. Kettering. This invention revolutionized the retail industry and helped businesses keep better track of their finances.

4. The Ohio State House was dedicated on April 14, 1857. This historic building has served as the home of Ohio's government for over 160 years and is a popular destination for tourists visiting the state.

5. On April 14, 1862, the Battle of South Bend occurred in northeastern Ohio during the American Civil War. This small skirmish between Confederate and Union forces resulted in a Union victory and helped to secure Ohio's role in the war effort.