On This Day

Each day in Buffalo, NY, carries a story—’On This Day’ highlights the city’s rich tapestry of history, from iconic events to the everyday moments that shaped the Queen City.

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The Prospect Reservoir is completed
11/19/1851
Niagara St. Methodist Episcopal Church is dedicated
11/18/1858
Buffalo is pummeled by snowstorms
11/17/2014
"Green Lightning" by Billie Lawless is dedicated at the Elm-Oak Arterial
11/16/1984
Metallica performs at HSBC Arena
11/10/2009
The Eastern Hills Mall opens
11/08/1971
In 1993, Barbra Kavanaugh is elected to Buffalo Common Council, its first openly gay member
11/07/1993
In 1993, Nirvana plays at UB's Alumni Arena as a part of their In Utero Tour.
11/05/1993
In 1906, Julia Boyer Reinstein, American teacher and historian is born in Western New York.
11/03/1906
In 1913, Roswell Park Cancer Institute is dedicated
11/01/1913
Aerosmith performs at the New Century Theatre
09/10/1975
Pantera, White Zombie and Trouble all perform at Connecticut Street Armory
09/03/1992
Dio performs at the Buffalo Memorial Auditorium
09/01/1985
The Jesus Lizard Performs at The Scrapyard
08/31/1992
Pat Benatar & Eric Burdon Perform at Canalside
08/30/2013
Yes Performs at The Aud
08/29/1978
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