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John Pemberton invents a drink that would later be named Coca-Cola.
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St. Ignatius College is founded in 1886, at the urge of Bishop Gilmour, by Jesuits from Buffalo, New York.
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Queen Victoria founds the Commonwealth of Australia.
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The 6-year German education plan is split to a 4- year high school and a 4-year college.
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Archduke Ferdinand and his wife are asassinated, leading to World War I.
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Germany signs an armistice agreement that formally ends World War I.
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The 4-year college is called John Carroll University.
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John Carroll University is moved from the St. Ignatius campus to University Heights.
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World War II starts as Germany invades Poland.
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After the USA drops atomic bombs on Japan, and Japan surrenders.
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MLK is assassinated at the Lorraine Motel in Tennessee.
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Saint Mary's Chapel is opened after the generous donation from Jerry Murphy, class of '36.
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The Breen Center for the Performing Arts opens across Lorain Ave. from St. Ignatius.
