Today is Sunday, Jan. 19, the 19th day of 2025. There are 346 days left in the year. Today in history: On Jan. 19, 1937, Howard Hughes set a new transcontinental air speed record in his H-1 Racer aircraft, flying from Los Angeles to Newark, New Jersey, in seven hours, 28 minutes and 25 seconds. Also on this date: In 1853, Giuseppe Verdi’s opera “Il Trovatore” premiered in … [Read more...] about Today in History: Howard Hughes sets coast-to-coast flight record
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Today in Chicago History: ‘Tokyo Rose’ pardoned
Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Jan. 19, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is an important event missing from this date? Email us. Weather records (from the National Weather Service, Chicago) High temperature: 57 degrees (1933) Low temperature: Minus 23 degrees (1985) Precipitation: 1.72 inches (1907) Snowfall: 8.8 inches (1963) Chicago Bears … [Read more...] about Today in Chicago History: ‘Tokyo Rose’ pardoned
Today in History: Washington Mayor Marion Barry arrested
Today is Saturday, Jan. 18, the 18th day of 2025. There are 347 days left in the year. Today in history: On Jan. 18, 1990, Washington, D.C., Mayor Marion Barry was arrested after FBI agents caught him smoking crack cocaine in a D.C. hotel room in a videotaped sting operation. Also on this date: In 1778, English navigator Captain James Cook reached the present-day Hawaiian … [Read more...] about Today in History: Washington Mayor Marion Barry arrested
Que Deus nos abençoe e nos proteja!
Well that didn’t take too long! Newly appointed Chicago Fire Head Coach, Gregg Berhalter, wasted no time in making what just might be the biggest splash in MLS transfer rumor history. Well, maybe second to the arrival of Lionel Messi a couple years ago. Still though, Fire fans can truly now see just how aggressive … The post Que Deus nos abençoe e nos proteja! appeared first on … [Read more...] about Que Deus nos abençoe e nos proteja!
Today in History: Prohibition of alcohol begins in the US
Today is Friday, Jan. 17, the 17th day of 2025. There are 348 days left in the year. Today in history: On Jan. 17, 1920, prohibition of alcohol began in the United States as the Volstead Act went into effect in support of the 18th Amendment. Editorial: Looking back 100 years: Why the Tribune opposed Prohibition Also on this date: In 1950, the Great Brink’s Robbery took place … [Read more...] about Today in History: Prohibition of alcohol begins in the US