1. In 1812, General William Hull surrendered Fort Dearborn to the British in what is now Chicago. Hull was a native of Derby, Connecticut, but resigned from the U.S. Army and moved to Ohio in 1805.

2. In 1828, the Ohio and Erie Canal officially opened, linking Lake Erie with the Ohio River. This allowed for greater trade and transportation in Ohio, and spurred economic growth throughout the state.

3. In 1858, the first telegraph message was sent across the Atlantic Ocean by Ohio native Cyrus Field. The message, sent from Ireland to Newfoundland, read: "Glory to God in the highest; on earth, peace and good will toward men."

4. In 1905, the Cleveland Museum of Art opened to the public. The museum, located in University Circle, is home to an extensive collection of art from around the world, including ancient Greek and Roman art, medieval art, and contemporary art.

5. In 1972, Ohio became the first state to implement a statewide emergency medical services system. Known as the "Golden Hour System," the program aimed to provide critical care to patients within the first hour of injury or illness, greatly improving survival rates. Today, Ohio's EMS system is one of the most advanced in the nation.