Today in Chicago History: 'The Sandberg Game' rocks Wrigley Field
In 1888, Frederick Douglass became the first Black person nominated for president at the Republican National Convention held in Chicago's Auditorium Theatre, receiving a single vote from Kentucky.
Today in Chicago History: City cheers Vietnam veterans during a 5-hour parade - 11 years after the war
In 1986, nearly five hours of vibrant parading honored Vietnam veterans in downtown Chicago, marking a significant acknowledgment of their service 11 years post-war.