Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Feb. 2, according to the Tribune’s archives.
Today in Chicago History: 5 women slain inside a Lane Bryant store in Tinley Park
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Today in History: Space shuttle Columbia destroyed during re-entry
On Feb. 1, 2003, the space shuttle Columbia broke apart as it re-entered the earth’s atmosphere, killing all seven crew members: commander Rick Husband; pilot William McCool; payload commander Michael Anderson; mission specialists Kalpana Chawla, David Brown and Laurel Clark; and payload specialist Ilan Ramon.
Today in Chicago History: Morton Grove enacts first handgun ban in the US
Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Feb. 1, according to the Tribune’s archives.
Today in History: US declares public health emergency over coronavirus
On Jan. 31, 2020, the United States declared a public health emergency over the new coronavirus, and President Donald Trump signed an order to temporarily bar entry to foreign nationals, other than immediate family of U.S. citizens, who traveled in China in the preceding 14 days.
Vintage Chicago Tribune: Plane crashes that stunned our city
Here’s a look back at commercial passenger plane crashes that stunned Chicago.
Today in History: The Beatles stage their last public performance
On Jan. 30, 1969, The Beatles staged an unannounced concert atop Apple headquarters in London that would be their last public performance.
Today in Chicago History: Former Gov. George Ryan leaves prison — 13 years after declaring moratorium on executions
Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Jan. 30, according to the Tribune’s archives.
US Virgin Islands offer an easy escape from the drudgery of Chicago’s winter
The islands boast year-round tropical weather, white sand beaches and turquoise waters along with historic multicultural attractions.
Today in Chicago History: Impeached Gov. Rod Blagojevich removed from office
Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Jan. 29, according to the Tribune’s archives.
Today in History: Lili‘uokalani sworn in as queen of the Hawaiian Kingdom
Today is Wednesday, Jan. 29, the 29th day of 2025. There are 336 days left in the year. Today in history: On Jan. 29, 1891, following the death of her brother Kalākaua, Lili‘uokalani was sworn in as the first and only queen of the Hawaiian Kingdom. (Her reign would end two years later when the Hawaiian […]