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Today in History: George Orwell’s ‘1984’ first published

June 8, 2025 at 4:00 a.m.

On June 8, 1949, George Orwell’s novel “1984” was first published.

June 8, 2025 at 8:08 a.m.

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on June 8, according...

June 7, 2025 at 4:00 a.m.

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on June 7, according...

June 7, 2025 at 4:00 a.m.

On June 7, 1982, Graceland, Elvis Presley’s Memphis mansion, was opened to the public as...

June 6, 2025 at 4:00 a.m.

On June 6, 1939, the first Little League Baseball game was played as Lundy Lumber...

June 6, 2025 at 4:00 a.m.

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on June 6, according...

June 7, 2025 at 7:54 a.m.

Here's a guide to the Chicago-area locations as they appeared in "Ferris Bueller's Day Off,"...

June 5, 2025 at 11:01 a.m.

On June 5, 1968, Sen. Robert F. Kennedy was shot and mortally wounded after claiming...

June 5, 2025 at 4:00 a.m.

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on June 5, according...

June 4, 2025 at 4:00 a.m.

On June 4, 1990, Dr. Jack Kevorkian carried out his first publicly assisted suicide, helping Janet...