1. In 1864, Union General William T. Sherman began his occupation of Atlanta after capturing the city during the Civil War. This marked a major turning point in the war and solidified the Union's control of the city.

2. On September 13, 1899, the first football game between the University of Georgia and Georgia Tech was played, marking the beginning of a long-standing rivalry between the two schools.

3. In 1926, the Coca-Cola Company introduced its first automated vending machine in Atlanta, revolutionizing the way soft drinks were sold and distributed.

4. On September 13, 1977, the Atlanta Braves played their final game at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium before moving to their current home at Turner Field.

5. In 1996, Atlanta hosted the Summer Olympics, featuring iconic moments such as Muhammad Ali lighting the torch during the opening ceremony and Kerri Strug's heroic vault during the gymnastics competition.