‘Not the end point’: Markers commemorate lives lost in Chicago Race Riot of 1919 By Jonathan Bullington July 19, 2024 at 5:00 a.m. More than 100 years after the riots, the first five of 38 planned commemorative glass...
History | Today in Sports History: The Summer Olympics open in Moscow without the U.S. and 64 boycotting countries By Associated Press July 19, 2024 at 4:15 a.m. In 1980, The Summer Olympics open in Moscow without the United States and 64 other...
History | Today in History: Barack Obama calls on nation to do soul searching By Associated Press July 19, 2024 at 4:00 a.m. On July 19, 2013, in a rare and public reflection on race, President Barack Obama called...
History | Vintage Chicago Tribune: John Dillinger’s final days — and the ‘Lady in red’ who helped trap him By Kori Rumore July 18, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. X X Want more vintage Chicago? Become a Tribune subscriber: It’s just $12 for a 1-year...
History | Today in Sports History: Willie Mays gets career hit number 3,000 By Associated Press July 18, 2024 at 4:15 a.m. In 1970, San Francisco’s Willie Mays gets career hit number 3,000 off Montreal’s Mike Wegener...
History | Today in Sports History: Japan stuns US in riveting Women’s World Cup final By Associated Press July 17, 2024 at 4:15 a.m. In 2011, Japan stuns the United States in a riveting Women’s World Cup final, winning...
History | Today in History: Disneyland opens in Anaheim, California By Associated Press July 17, 2024 at 4:00 a.m. On July 17, 1955, Disneyland opened in Anaheim, California after its $17 million, year-long construction;...
History | Today in Sports History: J.R. Todd becomes the first black driver to win an NHRA Top Fuel event By Associated Press July 16, 2024 at 4:15 a.m. In 2006, J.R. Todd becomes the first black driver to win an NHRA Top Fuel...
History | Today in History: United States explodes its first experimental atomic bomb By Associated Press July 16, 2024 at 4:00 a.m. On July 16, 1945, the United States exploded its first experimental atomic bomb in the...
History | Today in Sports History: Arnold Palmer wins his first British Open title By Associated Press July 15, 2024 at 4:15 a.m. In 1961, Arnold Palmer shoots a 284 at Royal Birkdale to win his first British...