Significant Events in Chicago History

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Sports Highlights

On June 22, 1987, the Chicago Bulls made a significant move in the NBA draft. They acquired Scottie Pippen, a forward from Central Arkansas, through a trade with the Seattle SuperSonics for Olden Polynice. The Bulls also added another forward, Horace Grant from Clemson, in the first round. This event marked the beginning of a new era for the team.

Weather Records

According to the National Weather Service in Chicago, several weather records stand out for June 22:

High temperature: 97 degrees in 1988
Low temperature: 40 degrees in 1875
Precipitation: 1.55 inches in 2020
Snowfall: Trace in 1928

Historical Political Events

In 1912, the Republican National Convention held in Chicago saw President William H. Taft’s renomination met with opposition from former President Theodore Roosevelt. Roosevelt’s dissent led to the formation of the Progressive, or Bull Moose Party, which also held its convention in Chicago. Ultimately, both Taft and Roosevelt lost to Democrat Woodrow Wilson in the general election.

Notable Sporting Events

On June 22, 1937, Joe Louis became the world heavyweight boxing champion by defeating James Braddock at Comiskey Park, witnessed by 41,675 spectators. It marked the first heavyweight title fight in Chicago in a decade.

Business Milestones

The first Dairy Queen opened on June 22, 1940, in Joliet at 501 N. Chicago St. Sherwood Noble, known as Sherb, launched the store featuring soft-serve ice cream developed by J.F. McCullough. Noble named the shop ‘Dairy Queen’ in tribute to the cow, regarded as the queen of the dairy industry. Berkshire Hathaway, owned by Warren Buffett, acquired Dairy Queen in 1997.

Developments in Aviation

In 1949, the Chicago City Council approved renaming Douglas Airport to O’Hare Field and Northerly Island Airport to Merrill C. Meigs Field. This decision played a pivotal role in Chicago’s global aviation presence.