https://youtube.com/shorts/lckdwPFjjnU?si=OZV_v1HLMW7ZpVT4 #OnThisDay In 1935, Darwin D. Martin passes away. Martin, whom made his fortune with the Larkin Soap Company, is largely known for his indelible mark on the City of Buffalo…

https://youtube.com/shorts/4qEoQsOIpeo?si=x2ZaX5QuJbwHrG3_ #OnThisDay In 1973, O.J. Simpson becomes the 1st player to break the 2000 yards rushing mark in a single season. Simpson ended up rushing for 200 yards in the…

https://youtube.com/shorts/baUyENWI1KE?si=kE2vFTZ6mMmlAuOi #OnThisDay In 1892, Larkin Soap Company is incorporated. Founded in 1875, the company grew quickly due to John Larkin, Darwin D. Martin and Elbert Hubbard (who eventually became the…

https://youtube.com/shorts/EA-QloJma8o?si=wVK_qF7nSLvL23Sz #OnThisDay In 1969, Joni Mitchell performs at Kleinhans Music Hall. She had released her second album "Clouds" earlier in the year. An article promoting the event in the Buffalo…

https://youtube.com/shorts/GEOjdAwfJII?si=PmsXHurFM6oK_HBc #OnThisDay In 1943, Grover Washington Jr., saxophonist and Jazz legend is born in Buffalo. Washington is largely considered to be one to be one of the founders of Smooth…

https://youtube.com/shorts/dumoDmxnW5g?si=Z-H8JEcdV8IKfNAz #OnThisDay In 1678, Father Louis Hennepin, a missionary from Belgium, performs the first Mass ever within the Niagara Frontier, which at the time wasn't even a part of New…

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Born Buffalo (@born_buffalo) #OnThisDay In 1947, Gerty Cori becomes the first American woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize. Cori and her…

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Born Buffalo (@born_buffalo) #OnThisDay In 2021, Elmwood Village Starbucks becomes the first unionized Starbucks in the US. This led to 280 Starbucks…

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Born Buffalo (@born_buffalo) #OnThisDay In 1898, St. Mary School for the Deaf main building is dedicated by Bishop Quigley. At the time,…