Barack Obama’s Chicago Visit in 2014
On October 19, 2014, President Barack Obama spoke in support of Illinois Governor Pat Quinn during his re-election campaign. The event took place at Chicago State University. Obama aimed to rally the Democratic base in a non-presidential election year, typically marked by low voter turnout. It was his second visit to help Governor Quinn, following a high-profile fundraiser.
1970: Gene Lewis’ Attempted Escape
Convicted murderer Gene Lewis was shot and killed by police on October 19, 1970. Lewis attempted to escape from the Criminal Courts Building, using a handgun hidden in a hollowed-out book of poems by Edgar Allan Poe. He had been sentenced to death for the murder of security guard James Wilson.
Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar’s Nobel Achievement in 1983
Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar, an astrophysicist at the University of Chicago, was awarded the Nobel Prize in physics on October 19, 1983. He shared the honor with William Alfred Fowler. Chandrasekhar’s groundbreaking work included the discovery of white dwarfs, despite initial skepticism from his peers. He was also recognized for his contributions to the study of black holes. His uncle, Sir Chandrasekhara Venkata Raman, was also a Nobel laureate.
First Starbucks in Chicago
In 1987, Starbucks opened its first Chicago location at 219 W. Jackson Blvd. The café offered various coffees, espresso drinks, cider, cocoa, and mineral water. An espresso shot cost 81 cents, tax included.
Leon Lederman’s Nobel Prize in 1988
Leon M. Lederman, director of Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory, was awarded a Nobel Prize in physics on October 19, 1988. He shared the prize with Melvin Schwartz and Jack Steinberger for their research on subatomic particles.
Patrick Kane’s First NHL Goal in 2007
On October 19, 2007, Chicago Blackhawks right winger Patrick Kane scored his first NHL goal in a game against the Colorado Avalanche, leading to a 5-3 victory. With the goal and two assists, Kane became the team’s leading scorer with seven points at that stage of the season.
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