1. On November 30, 1870, Ohio became the first state to pass a law regulating the use of automobiles on public roads. The law required drivers to have a license plate on their vehicle and imposed a maximum speed limit of 12 miles per hour.
2. In 1935, the first night football game in Ohio high school history was played on November 30 between Toledo Waite and Toledo Scott. The game attracted a crowd of over 10,000 people and was played under newly installed floodlights at the University of Toledo stadium.
3. November 30, 1963, marked the day of the dedication of the Alum Creek Reservoir in central Ohio. The 3,387-acre lake provides drinking water to the city of Columbus and has become a popular destination for fishing, boating, and other recreational activities.
4. The Ohio State University football team clinched its seventh Big Ten title on November 30, 2019, with a victory over the University of Michigan. The Buckeyes went on to play in the College Football Playoff and finished the season as national runners-up.
5. Ohio native Neil Armstrong, the first person to walk on the moon, was born on August 5, 1930. However, on November 30, 1954, Armstrong became a naval aviator and began his journey to becoming one of the most famous astronauts in history. Armstrong passed away in 2012 but remains a beloved figure in Ohio and around the world.
5 Fun Facts About November 30 In Ohio History
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