1. In 1817, the Erie Canal began construction in Rome, New York. This project connected Lake Erie in Ohio to the Hudson River in New York, providing a direct water route for goods to be transported from the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean.

2. In 1862, Ohio native Joshua Giddings, a former U.S. Representative, was appointed as the U.S. Consul General to Canada. During his time in this role, Giddings helped secure the release of American citizens who had been imprisoned in Canada during the American Civil War.

3. In 1892, the first public electric streetcar began operation in Cleveland, Ohio. This revolutionary form of transportation provided a faster and more efficient way for people to travel around the city.

4. In 1932, Ohio Governor George White signed a bill that made Ohio the first state to require automobile license plates. Prior to this law, drivers could use any type of identification on their cars, including homemade plates, which led to confusion and safety concerns on the roads.

5. In 1980, the Ohio State Buckeyes won the College World Series, defeating the Arizona Wildcats 7-3. This victory marked the second NCAA baseball championship for Ohio State, with the first coming in 1966.