1. In 1957, Ohio's first indoor shopping mall, the Westland Mall, opened in Columbus. The mall featured 50 stores and was considered a modern wonder at the time of its opening.
2. On September 19, 1952, Cleveland Indians pitcher Bob Feller became the third pitcher in MLB history to record 2,000 strikeouts. Feller was a six-time All-Star and played his entire career with the Indians.
3. The Ohio State University was founded on September 19, 1870. The university, located in Columbus, is one of the largest universities in the country, with over 66,000 students enrolled in 2021.
4. In 1983, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation was established in Cleveland. The foundation's mission is to honor and preserve the history of rock and roll music and its impact on society.
5. On September 19, 1990, Cincinnati Reds pitcher Tom Browning pitched a perfect game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Browning was the 12th pitcher in MLB history to accomplish the feat and remains the only pitcher in Reds' history to throw a perfect game.
5 Fun Facts About September 19 In Ohio History
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