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Chicago Tribune
2 hours ago
- Chicago Tribune
Today in Chicago History: Monarch butterfly becomes state's official insect
Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Aug. 19 according to the Tribune's archives. Is an important event missing from this date? Email us. Weather records (from the National Weather Service, Chicago) 1886: Eight radicals who had been rounded up after the Haymarket Affair on May 4, 1886 — in which a bomb was thrown during a Chicago labor rally that resulted in the death of eight police officers and at least four civilians — were convicted by a jury and sentenced to death by hanging. Four of the convicted were hanged. One committed suicide before he could be executed. Death sentences for two others were commuted and one was sentenced to prison. The three surviving Haymarket defendants subsequently were pardoned by Illinois Gov. John Altgeld, who concluded they were all innocent. Though the U.S. honors workers in September — with Labor Day, which also has Chicago roots — the May 1886 events are commemorated in Chicago by a memorial on Desplaines Street, north of Randolph Street: A bronze statue of a wagon that served as a speakers' platform during the labor meeting. 1969: Ken Holtzman pitched two no-hit games for the Chicago Cubs. This first one was probably more noteworthy for two reasons. First, Holtzman did not strike out a single Atlanta Brave in this game at Wrigley Field. Second, Hank Aaron slammed a high fly that actually cleared the left-field wall. Bleacherites were bracing for the descending ball as a souvenir when the wind blew the ball back into the field of play, where Billy Williams caught it for the out. Holtzman, who died in 2024, and Jake Arrieta are the only pitchers to throw two no-hitters for the Cubs in the modern era, with Holtzman's second coming against the Cincinnati Reds on June 3, 1971, at Riverfront Stadium. 1975: Illinois Gov. Dan Walker signed a bill proposed by third graders at Dennis School in Decatur that made the monarch butterfly the state insect of Illinois. Vintage Chicago Tribune: How the Tully monster became Illinois' official state fossilThe students observed the signing in Springfield. 'We have here a group of youngsters who are completing a unique experience in the governmental process,' Walker said. 'They proposed, they lobbied, and today are bringing to fruition a new law.' The state already had a state tree, flower, bird and mineral, but this was the first insect to become an official symbol in Illinois. 2024: Rookie Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson delivered a short, but spirited pitch during the kickoff of the Democratic National Convention. Johnson opened his speech by declaring Chicago 'the greatest city in the world,' shouting out its long roster of Black and female trailblazers over the decades: the journalist Ida B. Wells, women's suffrage activist Jane Addams, civil rights legend the Rev. Jesse Jackson and the U.S.'s first Black president, Barack Obama. 'And now, Chicago — this city of hard work and caring people — is where Democrats will celebrate President Joe Biden and nominate Kamala Harris for president of the United States of America,' Johnson said, to applause. 'As the son of a family that worked to make ends meet, I know that Kamala Harris — the daughter of a mom who worked hard every single day — she is going to look out for the interests of people.' Demonstrators chant, break fencing, but first major protest of DNC stays mostly peacefulSubscribe to the free Vintage Chicago Tribune newsletter, join our Chicagoland history Facebook group, stay current with Today in Chicago History and follow us on Instagram for more from Chicago's past.
San Francisco Chronicle
11 hours ago
- San Francisco Chronicle
Grealish debuts for Everton in loss at promoted Leeds in Premier League
Jack Grealish was unable to inspire Everton after going on as a second-half substitute for his debut in a 1-0 loss to promoted Leeds in the Premier League on Monday. The England forward, a poster boy of English soccer, is looking to reignite his career after leaving Manchester City on loan and had to be content with a place on the bench for Everton's opening game. Grealish entered in the 71st minute when the score was 0-0 at Elland Road and struggled to make an impact before Leeds was awarded a penalty when Everton captain James Tarkowski blocked a goal-bound shot with his left arm as he leaned his body toward the ball. Lukas Nmecha, a summer signing only on the field for six minutes as a substitute, stroked the spot kick past Jordan Pickford with just his third touch of the ball for the only goal in the 84th. Pickford prepared for the penalty by looking at his water bottle. While playing for England, he has had the name of potential opposition penalty-takers on his bottle and where they might hit their attempt. 'That was a bit of a bluff, to be fair,' said Nmecha, a German-born winger who joined on a free transfer after leaving Wolfsburg. 'I don't think I was one of the names on there.' Everton manager David Moyes was unhappy at the awarding of the penalty, saying 'it wasn't fair' because Tarkowski's arm wasn't in an unnatural position. 'Tarky would have had to get his arm chopped off,' Moyes said. 'It wasn't outside his body, he wasn't doing anything different.' Leeds was making its return to the Premier League after a two-year absence and was the second promoted team to win in the opening round, after Sunderland. Everton, which failed to have a shot on goal in the first half, will hope for a better performance on Sunday when the team hosts Brighton for the first competitive game in its new, 53,000-seat waterfront stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock, which has replaced Goodison Park as Everton's home. ___
Yahoo
11 hours ago
- Yahoo
📸 No red card for this! Horror tackle overshadows BVB's DFB-Pokal win
Without much brilliance, but ultimately successful, BVB prevailed against third-division side Rot-Weiss Essen in the first round of the DFB-Pokal. However, the joy over the victory was overshadowed by a rough foul. In one of the last scenes of the match, Essen's Kelsey Owusu tried to block a clearance from Dortmund's Yan Couto. Instead, the substitute caught his opponent's kneecap with his studs showing. While Couto writhed in pain, referee Frank Willenborg only showed a yellow card. Whether and how seriously the BVB star is injured cannot yet be determined. Equally questionable, however, is the decision not to issue a red card in this situation. This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇩🇪 here. 📸 INA FASSBENDER - AFP or licensors
