1. On June 22, 1919, one of the deadliest tornadoes in Ohio history hit the city of Fostoria. The tornado had a path of destruction that was 40 miles long and destroyed nearly 300 homes, killing 5 people and injuring 70 others.

2. On June 22, 1938, racing legend Lee Petty won his first stock car race at the Canfield Speedway in Ohio. This was the beginning of a Hall of Fame career for Petty, who would eventually win 3 NASCAR championships and 54 races before retiring in 1964.

3. June 22, 1977, was a historic day for the Ohio State University football program. On this day, OSU coach Woody Hayes announced the formation of a new athletic conference that would eventually become known as the Big Ten.

4. On June 22, 1984, the Cleveland Indians set a record for the most runs scored in a single inning by an American League team. The Indians scored a total of 14 runs in the seventh inning of a game against the Toronto Blue Jays, ultimately winning the game 23-8.

5. June 22, 1992, was a significant day in Ohio political history. On this day, Republican congressman John Kasich challenged incumbent Democratic governor Richard Celeste and won. Kasich would go on to serve two terms as governor, from 2011 to 2019, and is best known for his efforts to balance the state's budget and promote job growth.