Sports Flashback to June 24, 1895
On June 24, 1895, the Chicago Colts’ baseball game against the Cleveland Spiders was temporarily halted when all players were arrested for violating Sunday game laws. The match, held at West Side Grounds, resumed after players posted $100 bail bonds, ending with a 13-4 victory for the Colts.
Weather Records in Chicago
- High temperature recorded on June 23: 97 degrees (1930)
- Low temperature recorded: 44 degrees (1982)
- Precipitation: 3.04 inches (1892)
- Trace snowfall: 1916
Significant Events in Chicago
1888: Frederick Douglass’ Historic Nomination
Frederick Douglass addressed the Republican National Convention in Chicago’s Auditorium Theatre. He became the first Black person nominated for president, receiving a vote from Kentucky.
1930: Hack Wilson’s Achievement
Chicago Cubs icon Hack Wilson hit for the cycle against the Philadelphia Phillies. During that season, Wilson set a record with 191 RBIs.
1960: United Airlines Headquarters
Construction began on United Airlines’ headquarters in Elk Grove Village, near O’Hare International Airport. The headquarters operated there until 2009. In 2022, plans emerged to develop a data center on the site.
1975: ‘Burke’s Law’ Enacted
The Chicago City Council passed ‘Burke’s Law,’ a regulation to ban nudity in massage parlors. Former Ald. Edward Burke proposed the ordinance, named after a TV detective show.
1976: Pelé’s Last Match at Soldier Field
The Chicago Sting defeated the New York Cosmos, marking soccer legend Pelé’s final Soldier Field appearance before an audience of 28,000.
1984: The Sandberg Game
Ryne Sandberg of the Chicago Cubs hit two crucial home runs against the St. Louis Cardinals, leading to a memorable 12-11 win. This effort marked Sandberg as a rising star, ultimately leading to an MVP award.
2000: Arlington Park Sale
Churchill Downs Inc. acquired Arlington Park for $71 million. The venue closed in 2021, with the Chicago Bears purchasing the site in February 2023.
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