1. In 1923, the Ohio Theatre, now known as the Palace Theatre, opened in Columbus. The historic theatre hosted prominent celebrities and performances, including Elvis Presley and the Columbus Symphony Orchestra.

2. On November 13, 1978, Cleveland's first African American mayor, Carl Stokes, was elected as Ohio's Secretary of State. Stokes served as mayor from 1967 to 1971 and made significant contributions to civil rights in Cleveland.

3. In 1970, a plane carrying the Marshall University football team crashed near the Ohio River, killing all 75 passengers on board. The tragedy, known as the Marshall University plane crash, is commemorated on November 13 each year.

4. In 1833, the first locomotive built west of the Allegheny Mountains, named the "Mad River," began operating in Ohio. The steam engine helped to facilitate transportation and industry throughout the state.

5. The Ohio State University campus was established on November 13, 1870, with the passage of the Morrill Land Grant Act. The university has since grown to become one of the largest and most prestigious public universities in the United States.