Today is Thursday, Jan. 15, the 15th day of 2026. There are 350 days left in the year. Today in history: On Jan. 15, 2001, Wikipedia, the free online encyclopedia maintained by volunteer editors, made its debut. Also on this date: In 1559, Elizabeth I was crowned queen of England and Ireland in Westminster Abbey. In 1919, in Boston, a tank containing an estimated 2.3 million … [Read more...] about Today in History: Wikipedia makes its debut
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Today in Chicago History: First-ever MLK Day observed in Illinois
Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Jan. 15, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is an important event missing from this date? Email us. (Sports) front page flashback: Jan. 16, 1916 Charles Weeghman and three of Chicago's biggest names in business J. Ogden Armour, William Wrigley Jr. and Julius Rosenwald bought the Chicago Cubs from Charles P. Taft in … [Read more...] about Today in Chicago History: First-ever MLK Day observed in Illinois
Alex Bregman to Wear Number 3 Per Official Signing Announcement
There’s not much else to say right now regarding the Alex Bregman deal, especially after this morning’s Rundown, so I’ll let the media release do the work. The only really notable aspect about Bregman’s signing being made official is that he’ll change his jersey number to 3 since Nico Hoerner is wearing 2 already. Though the gesture may seem small, I see this as a tremendous … [Read more...] about Alex Bregman to Wear Number 3 Per Official Signing Announcement
What is next for the Yankees after adding Weathers?
After the Yankees finalized the trade on Tuesday to acquire LHP Ryan Weathers from the Marlins for four prospects, it was clear the Yankees offseason was getting started. Weathers is a good start to adding external players to the MLB roster, but the Yankees need more. The New York Yankees today announced that they have acquired left-handed pitcher Ryan Weathers from the Miami … [Read more...] about What is next for the Yankees after adding Weathers?