Illinois
Some of the key events about Illinois
- 1812The Fort Dearborn Massacre resulted in the deaths of numerous American soldiers and settlers during the War of 1812.
- 1818Illinois was admitted as the 21st state of the United States
- 1848The Illinois and Michigan Canal opened, connecting the Great Lakes to the Mississippi River
- 1865The 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, abolishing slavery, was ratified by Illinois
- 1871The Great Chicago Fire destroyed much of the city, leaving 100,000 residents homeless.
- 1893The World's Columbian Exposition, a major world's fair, was held in Chicago
- 1900The Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal was completed, reversing the flow of the Chicago River
- 1909The Cherry Mine disaster killed 259 men and boys in one of the worst coal mining accidents in U.S. history.
- 1915The SS Eastland disaster in Chicago killed 844 passengers when the ship rolled over while still moored to its dock.
- 1919The Chicago Race Riot resulted in 38 deaths and over 500 injuries, highlighting racial tensions in the city.
- 1929The St. Valentine's Day Massacre saw seven men brutally murdered, epitomizing Chicago's violent gangster era.
- 1933The Century of Progress International Exposition, celebrating Chicago's centennial, opened
- 1942The world's first controlled, self-sustaining nuclear chain reaction was achieved at the University of Chicago
- 1949The Peoria State Hospital, known for its alleged hauntings and controversial treatments, was closed down.
- 1955The first McDonald's franchise restaurant opened in Des Plaines
- 1968Violent protests erupted at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, leading to numerous injuries and arrests.
- 1974The Sears Tower (now Willis Tower) was completed, becoming the world's tallest building at the time
- 1979American Airlines Flight 191 crashed shortly after takeoff from O'Hare International Airport, killing all 271 people on board.
- 2003A deadly nightclub stampede at E2 in Chicago resulted in 21 deaths and over 50 injuries.
- 2016The Chicago Cubs won the World Series, ending a 108-year championship drought
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