1. In 1831, the first issue of the Ohio Star, a newspaper dedicated to the abolitionist movement, was published in Cincinnati by editor James G. Birney. The paper served as a platform for anti-slavery sentiments in Ohio and contributed to the growing abolitionist movement in the United States.
2. On August 18, 1856, the first meeting of the Ohio State Medical Association was held in Columbus. The organization was formed to promote the scientific study and practice of medicine in the state of Ohio and to provide a platform for discussion and cooperation among physicians.
3. In 1913, the Ohio Theater, a historic theater located in Columbus, opened its doors for the first time. The theater featured vaudeville acts and silent movies and has since been renovated and restored to its former glory, hosting a variety of entertainment events throughout the year.
4. On August 18, 1962, writer and activist James Baldwin gave a speech at The City Club of Cleveland titled "The Negro in American Culture." The speech addressed the treatment of African Americans in American society and the representation of black culture in literature, music, and the arts.
5. In 1976, the Ohio House of Representatives passed a resolution declaring the scarlet carnation as the official state flower of Ohio. The flower, which was first introduced in the state by the Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station in Wooster, has since become a symbol of Ohio's agricultural heritage and beauty.