Shigemi Fukahori, a survivor of the 1945 Nagasaki atomic bombing, who devoted his life to advocating for peace and campaigning against nuclear weapons, has died. He was 93.
Nagasaki atomic bomb survivor, who devoted his life for peace, dies at 93
Category: History
Today in Chicago History: Chicago Bears owner George Halas shocked when first child is born — and it’s a girl
Welcome to the fifth day of the year. Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Jan. 5, according to the Tribune’s archives.
Today in History: ‘Rapper’s Delight’ becomes the first hip-hop song to reach the Billboard Top 40
On Jan. 5, 1980, “Rapper’s Delight,” by The Sugarhill Gang, became the first hip-hop song to reach the Billboard Top 40.
Today in Chicago History: Chicago Bears defeat NFL all-stars in New York City
Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Jan. 4, according to the Tribune’s archives.
Today in History: Nancy Pelosi becomes first female speaker of the House
On Jan. 4, 2007, Nancy Pelosi was elected the first female speaker of the House as Democrats took control of Congress.
Today in Chicago History: Feds charge Ald. Edward Burke
Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Jan. 3, according to the Tribune’s archives.
Today in History: ‘Curse of the Bambino’ begins
On Jan. 3, 1920, Boston Red Sox owner Harry Frazee sold the contract of Babe Ruth to the New York Yankees, beginning a championship era for the Yankees and decades of heartache for Red Sox fans. (The Red Sox would ultimately break the “curse” in 2004, winning their first World Series in 86 years.)
Vintage Chicago Tribune: Our favorite stories pulled from the archives in 2024
We poured through the Tribune’s archives to say goodbye to WGN-TV chief meteorologist Tom Skilling; we explored how Chicagoans of bygone eras observed solar eclipses and dealt with cicada invasions; and we wished happy 100th birthday to WLS radio and the Silver Football competition. A few of our favorite finds are detailed below.
Today in Chicago History: Oprah Winfrey debuts on ‘A.M. Chicago’
Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Jan. 2, according to the Tribune’s archives.
Today in Sports History: Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin collapses in cardiac arrest
2023 — Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin collapses in cardiac arrest and is revived by CPR on the field in televised NFL game against the Bengals in Cincinnati.