Sports Milestones
On June 22, 1987, the Chicago Bulls made a pivotal move in their franchise history. They drafted Scottie Pippen from Central Arkansas in the first round of the NBA draft. A trade with Seattle brought Pippen in exchange for Olden Polynice. The team simultaneously acquired Clemson forward Horace Grant, adding significant talent to their roster.
Weather Records
The National Weather Service in Chicago notes several weather records for June 22. The high temperature reached 97 degrees in 1988, while the low temperature dipped to 40 degrees back in 1875. Precipitation levels were recorded at 1.55 inches in 2020, and there was a trace of snowfall noted in 1928.
Political History
In 1912, Chicago hosted a pivotal moment in political history during the Republican Convention. President William H. Taft’s renomination faced strong opposition from former President Theodore Roosevelt. Roosevelt then established the Progressive Party, also known as the Bull Moose Party, in Chicago. Both Taft and Roosevelt were defeated by Democrat Woodrow Wilson.
Boxing Event
June 22, 1937, marked a memorable day in boxing history at Comiskey Park, Chicago. Joe Louis became the heavyweight boxing champion by defeating James Braddock. The event was significant as it was the first heavyweight title fight in Chicago in a decade, drawing a crowd of 41,675 paying spectators.
Business and Development
On June 22, 1940, the first Dairy Queen store opened at 501 N. Chicago St. in Joliet. Sherwood Noble, known as Sherb, introduced his friend J.F. McCullough’s soft-serve ice cream creation at his Kankakee shop in 1938. Noble chose the Dairy Queen name to symbolize the cow’s status in the dairy industry. He passed away in 1991, and Dairy Queen was later acquired by Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway in 1997.
Airport Development
1949 was a notable year for Chicago’s aviation infrastructure. The Douglas airport was renamed O’Hare Field, while Northerly Island airport became Merrill C. Meigs Field. These changes were approved by the Chicago City Council, underscoring the city’s strategic positioning in global aviation.
Basketball Trade
In 2016, a significant change occurred in Chicago Bulls’ lineup with the trade of Derrick Rose to the New York Knicks. Rose had been a prominent figure as the Bulls point guard.