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The Cuyahoga River in Cleveland has caught fire several times in the past, the most noteworthy being on June 22, 1969, not for the size of the fire - others on the river had been larger - but for the environmental awareness it spurred. The 1969 fire helped lead to the passage of major amendments to the United States Clean Water Act and the establishment of the Environmental Protection Agency.
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How did the triangle shirtwaist factory burn down?
The initial cause of the fire was never determined with certainty. It is known that the fire began in a bin of scrap cloth. It was thought that a cigarette but may have been thrown into the bin and ignited the scraps.
When was U. J. Cleveland House created?
U. J. Cleveland House was created in 1853.
What is the value of a 1934 A 20 bill from the Bank of Cleveland?
Please take another look. It's not from the Bank of Cleveland, it's from the Cleveland Federal Reserve District. In fact, it was actually printed in Washington and merely distributed via the Cleveland FR District. There's more information at the Related Question.
The largest river in Africa?
The longest river in Africa is the Nile River; it is 4241 miles
Who won the election of 1884?
In the United States presidential election of 1884, the winner was Grover Cleveland. Cleveland's running mate was Thomas A. Hendricks.
