1. On October 20, 1977, the Ohio National Guard announced that the Kent State shooting victims would receive a total of $675,000 in compensation. This event occurred on May 4, 1970, when members of the National Guard opened fire on protesting students, killing four and injuring nine others.

2. In 1833, the Ohio State Penitentiary opened in Columbus on October 20. It was the first prison in Ohio and one of the first in the country to use the system of solitary confinement. At its peak, the prison housed 5,000 inmates.

3. On October 20, 1915, the Ohio Theatre in Columbus opened its doors for the first time. This historic theater, which was built during the golden age of cinema, has since become one of the premier performing arts venues in the city.

4. In 1892, the first interurban railway in Ohio began operation on October 20. The Cincinnati, Lebanon and Northern Railway, which connected Cincinnati with Dayton and Toledo, was an important factor in the growth and development of the state's transportation system.

5. On October 20, 1979, the Ohio State Buckeyes football team beat the Indiana Hoosiers with a score of 47-7. This game marked the 400th win in the history of the Ohio State football program, making it one of the most successful college football teams in the country.