Today in Chicago History: First Bud Billiken Parade rewards Chicago Defender newspaper hawkers
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1911: The International Aviation Meet opened in Grant Park. It was considered a great success — only two pilots died. Flyers competed for generous cash prizes — as well as fame and glory.
Vintage Chicago Tribune: The city's aviation obsession as the Chicago Air and Water Show takes flightIn the early 20th century, flying in Chicago was run by a private club — the Aero Club of Illinois.
1929: The first Bud Billiken Parade was hosted by Chicago Defender founder Robert Sengstacke Abbott as a way to thank the children who hawked his newspaper. He could think of no better way than to give them the things they loved: ice cream, hot dogs and a day outdoors.
1966: Chicago Cubs catcher Randy Hundley hit for the cycle. The 24-year-old rookie was 'the big show' in a 9-8 victory in the first game of a doubleheader at Wrigley Field against the Houston Astros.
Vintage Chicago Tribune: Chicago Cubs who have hit for the cycleAfter whiffing in his first at bat, Hundley hit a triple in the fourth inning, a double off the left field wall in the sixth, a homer (his 16th of the season) in the eighth and a single in the 11th.
1991: Left-hander Wilson Alvarez pitched a no-hitter at Baltimore in his second career start and his first game for the Chicago White Sox.
Chicago White Sox pitchers have thrown 20 no-hitters since 1902 — including 3 perfect games. Relive them all here.Subscribe 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.
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