1. In 1929, the first issue of the "Wooster Daily Record" was published in Wooster, Ohio. The paper, which is still being printed today, covers local news, sports, and community events.
2. On February 5, 1948, 35 teenage boys were killed in a fire at the Cleveland Home for the Friendless. The tragedy was caused by a faulty electrical system and led to stricter safety codes for orphanages and other residential facilities.
3. In 1974, Ohio Governor John J. Gilligan signed a bill legalizing bingo for charitable purposes. The law helped raise millions of dollars for hospitals, schools, and other organizations in the state.
4. On February 5, 1997, the Akron Beacon Journal won a Pulitzer Prize for its coverage of corruption in the city of Akron. The investigation uncovered bribes and kickbacks involving public officials, contractors, and others.
5. In 2016, the Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Washington Wizards 113-87 in an NBA game played at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland. The win was part of a historic season for the Cavaliers, who went on to win their first ever NBA championship that year.
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