1919: The City of Phoenix runs store selling blankets, underwear and beans in an effort to combat the high cost of living.
1997: The University of Arizona football team defeats New Mexico, 20-14, in the 9th annual Insight.com Bowl played in front of 49,385 fans at Arizona Stadium in Tucson.
Want to share an important event from Tucson's history? Email it to krumore@azstarnet.com.

