Today In History, Sept. 10: Chicago Schools Strike
Today is Sunday, Sept. 10.
Today's Highlight in History:
2012: Chicago Schools Strike
Five years ago: Chicago teachers began a seven-day strike, idling nearly 400,000 students in the nation's third-largest school district.
1813: Battle of Lake Erie
On September 10, 1813, an American naval force commanded by Oliver H. Perry defeated the British in the Battle of Lake Erie during the War of 1812. (Afterward, Perry sent the message, "We have met the enemy and they are ours.")
1846: Elias Howe
In 1846, Elias Howe received a patent for his sewing machine.
1919: John J. Pershing
In 1919, New York City welcomed home Gen. John J. Pershing and 25,000 soldiers who'd served in the U.S. First Division during World War I.
1935: Huey P. Long
In 1935, Sen. Huey P. Long died in Baton Rouge two days after being shot in the Louisiana state Capitol, allegedly by Dr. Carl Weiss.
1955: "Gunsmoke"
In 1955, the Western series "Gunsmoke," starring James Arness as Marshal Matt Dillon, began a 20-season run on CBS-TV.
1963: Civil Rights School Integration
In 1963, 20 black students entered Alabama public schools following a standoff between federal authorities and Gov. George C. Wallace.
1987: Pope John Paul II & Ronald Reagan
In 1987, Pope John Paul II arrived in Miami, where he was welcomed by President Ronald Reagan and first lady Nancy Reagan as he began a 10-day tour of the United States.
1991: Clarence Thomas
In 1991, the Senate Judiciary Committee opened hearings on the nomination of Clarence Thomas to the U.S. Supreme Court.
2007: David Petraeus
Ten years ago: Gen. David Petraeus, the top American commander in Iraq, told Congress he envisioned the withdrawal of roughly 30,000 U.S. troops by the summer of 2008, saying the surge in U.S. troops had met its military objectives "in large measure."
2007: Jane Wyman
Ten years ago: Academy Award-winning actress Jane Wyman, 90, died in Palm Springs, California.
2012: Andy Murray
Five years ago: Andy Murray became the first British man since 1936 to capture a Grand Slam title, beating defending champion Novak Djokovic (NOH'-vak JOH'-kuh-vich), 7-6 (10), 7-5, 2-6, 3-6, 6-2 to win the U.S. Open in five grueling sets.
2016: Angelique Kerber
One year ago: Angelique Kerber won her first U.S. Open title and the second Grand Slam trophy of her breakthrough season, beating Karolina Pliskova 6-3, 4-6, 6-4.
2016: John Hinckley Jr.
One year ago: John Hinckley Jr., the man who tried to assassinate President Ronald Reagan in 1981, was released from a Washington mental hospital for good. Angelique Kerber won her first U.S. Open title and the second Grand Slam trophy of her breakthrough season, beating Karolina Pliskova 6-3, 4-6, 6-4.
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