https://youtube.com/shorts/joZ3D14pHDM?si=ViWpgnfSsv6keYfY #OnThisDay In 2002, My Chemical Romance performs at the former Mig’s Classic Roxx Cafe, located at 1184 Walden Ave. This was MCR’s first performance in Buffalo, performing a total…
https://youtube.com/shorts/LOR6JRogHu4?si=8UvjyO_ciBaowrv7 #OnThisDay In 1984, The Replacements perform at former venue Pastimes Lounge at 491 Grant St. This was The Replacements first time performing in Buffalo, performing their only other show…
https://youtube.com/shorts/joXkURg4gq0?si=AwMd6Hw_Hcnforlc #OnThisDay In 1851, The Prospect Reservoir is completed. Built on Prospect Hill, the reservoir served as Buffalo's primary source for drinking water for years. It served as the main…
https://youtube.com/shorts/KGJVvyIL4-U?si=Q11YcK9Npr3uWt5W #OnThisDay In 1858, Niagara St. Methodist Episcopal Church is dedicated. The church was later adjoined to William Fargo's mansion, of Wells Fargo, between Franklin and Pearl Street on Niagara.…
https://youtube.com/shorts/lkk7ACRWT6s?si=VBfOtMllDYH7kP-9 #OnThisDay In 2014, Buffalo is pummeled by snowstorms beginning the morning of the 17th and lasting until the 20th. The series of blizzards was nicknamed "Snowvember" not long after.…
https://youtube.com/shorts/MBm_waP1Bwc?si=buGNdgfvlaH9XNBb #OnThisDay In 1984, "Green Lightning" by Billie Lawless is dedicated at the Elm-Oak Arterial. The sculpture was initially met with controversy due to the subject of the piece being…
https://youtube.com/shorts/pgJ6-lC3Fj8?si=ntEYV8-CF9FGf-nl #OnThisDay In 2009, Metallica performs at HSBC Arena as part of their World Magnetic Tour. It was Metallica's 11th show in Buffalo and their first time back since 2004,…
https://youtube.com/shorts/-3Auw-bYMK4?si=eNw38gPntBBByVC7 #OnThisDay In 1971, The Eastern Hills Mall opens. When the mall intially opened, it was anchored by former local retail giants AM&A's, Jenss, Woolworth's and Hengerer's, as well as…
https://youtube.com/shorts/dWCZdkYfyAQ?si=XxjxCiPlXQU6csFA #OnThisDay In 1993, Barbra Kavanaugh is elected to Buffalo Common Council, becoming its first openly gay member. Kavanaugh dedicated her life to civil service in Buffalo and beyond, later…
https://youtube.com/shorts/hCwaSf5LoVw?si=dmpUv2mHtzDEfBOC #OnThisDay In 1993, Nirvana plays at UB's Alumni Arena as a part of their In Utero Tour. Infamously, this was Nirvana's final US tour, with their final show being…