Ohio

Ohio is a state in the Midwestern region of the United States. Ohio borders Lake Erie to the north, Pennsylvania to the east, West Virginia to the southeast, Kentucky to the southwest, Indiana to the west, and Michigan to the northwest. Of the 50 U.S. states, it is the 34th-largest by area. With a population of nearly 11.8 million, Ohio is the seventh-most populous and tenth-most densely populated state. Its capital and most populous city is Columbus, with other large population centers including Cleveland, Cincinnati, Dayton, Akron, and Toledo. Ohio is nicknamed the "Buckeye State" after its Ohio buckeye trees, and Ohioans are also known as "Buckeyes". Its flag is the only non-rectangular flag of all U.S. states.
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Some of the key events about Ohio

  • 1794
    Native American tribes were defeated at the Battle of Fallen Timbers, leading to significant land cessions
  • 1803
    Ohio was admitted as the 17th state of the United States
  • 1811
    A devastating earthquake struck the Ohio Valley, causing widespread damage
  • 1825
    The Ohio and Erie Canal was completed, connecting Lake Erie to the Ohio River
  • 1869
    The Cincinnati Red Stockings became the first professional baseball team
  • 1879
    Thomas Edison successfully demonstrated the first practical incandescent light bulb in Menlo Park
  • 1903
    The Wright brothers conducted their first successful powered flight near Kitty Hawk
  • 1913
    The Great Dayton Flood killed over 350 people and destroyed thousands of homes and businesses
  • 1920
    The Dymers Massacre occurred, resulting in the deaths of five family members in Cleveland
  • 1930
    The Ohio Penitentiary fire in Columbus killed 322 inmates, making it one of the worst prison disasters in U.S. history
  • 1935
    The first NFL Draft was held in Philadelphia, with the Philadelphia Eagles selecting from Ohio State University
  • 1944
    The East Ohio Gas explosion in Cleveland killed 130 people and destroyed a one-square-mile area
  • 1950
    The Thanksgiving Day Blizzard paralyzed much of the state, causing numerous deaths and extensive property damage
  • 1969
    The Cuyahoga River fire in Cleveland sparked national environmental awareness and led to the Clean Water Act
  • 1970
    Kent State University hosted the first Earth Day celebration
  • 1970
    The Kent State shootings occurred, where Ohio National Guard troops fired on unarmed college students, killing four
  • 1978
    A severe blizzard hit Ohio, causing 51 deaths and over $100 million in damage
  • 1995
    The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame opened in Cleveland
  • 2003
    Ohio celebrated its bicentennial with statewide events and commemorations
  • 2007
    The I-35W Mississippi River bridge collapse in Minneapolis was linked to a design flaw by an Ohio company, resulting in 13 deaths

Disclaimer: This material is written based on information taken from open sources, including Wikipedia, news media, podcasts, and other public sources.

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