1. Ohio played a significant role in World War II, and on December 7, 1941, the state's residents were among the first to hear about the attack on Pearl Harbor. The news was announced at a statewide basketball game and caused instant shock and distress.
2. In 1803, on December 7 to be exact, The Ohio Senate organized the first county north of the Maumee River, called Lucas County, which was established and made official in 1835.
3. The famous basketball player Lebron James was born in Akron, Ohio, on December 7, 1984, and would go on to lead the Cleveland Cavaliers to their only NBA championship in 2016.
4. On December 7, 1972, astronaut Eugene Cernan became the last person to walk on the moon during the Apollo 17 mission. Cernan was born in Chicago but moved to Bellwood, Ohio, when he was young.
5. The Dayton Agreement was signed on December 7, 1995, ending the Bosnian War. Ohio played a crucial role in the negotiations, with mediator Richard Holbrooke hailing from the state and the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base serving as a hub for intelligence gathering during the conflict.