St. Ignatius High School

Coca-Cola

May 8, 1886

John Pemberton invents a drink that would later be named Coca-Cola.

Founded

Sep 1, 1886

St. Ignatius College is founded in 1886, at the urge of Bishop Gilmour, by Jesuits from Buffalo, New York.

Australia

Jul 9, 1900

Queen Victoria founds the Commonwealth of Australia.

Split

Sep 1, 1902

The 6-year German education plan is split to a 4- year high school and a 4-year college.

Archduke Ferdinand

Jun 28, 1914

Archduke Ferdinand and his wife are asassinated, leading to World War I.

World War I Ends

Nov 11, 1918

Germany signs an armistice agreement that formally ends World War I.

John Carroll

Sep 17, 1923

The 4-year college is called John Carroll University.

Move

Sep 17, 1935

John Carroll University is moved from the St. Ignatius campus to University Heights.

World War II

Sep 1, 1939

World War II starts as Germany invades Poland.

World War II Ends

Sep 2, 1945

After the USA drops atomic bombs on Japan, and Japan surrenders.

Martin Luther King Jr. Dies

Apr 4, 1968

MLK is assassinated at the Lorraine Motel in Tennessee.

St. Mary's Chapel

Sep 17, 1998

Saint Mary's Chapel is opened after the generous donation from Jerry Murphy, class of '36.

Breen Center

Aug 17, 2009

The Breen Center for the Performing Arts opens across Lorain Ave. from St. Ignatius.