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1995

O.J. Simpson is found not guilty of the murder

O. J. Simpson is known for his trial for the murders of his former wife Nicole Simpson and her friend Ron Goldman as they were stabbed to death outside Nicole's condominium. At the day of the trial an estimated 100 million people tuned in to watch or listen to the verdict announcement.

1993

The final Indians home game at Cleveland Stadium

The final Indians home game at Cleveland Stadium was held in 1993, a 4–0 loss to the Chicago White Sox in front of 72,390 fans. During the game, fans, led by comedian Bob Hope, who grew up an Indians fan and was once a part-owner, sang a version of his signature song "Thanks for the Memory" with special lyrics for the occasion.

1951

Shot Heard 'Round the World

"The shot heard round the world" is a phrase referring to several historical incidents, particularly the opening of the American Revolutionary War in 1775 and the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand in 1914.

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