1892 – Opening ceremonies for the World's Columbian Exposition are held in Chicago, though because construction was behind schedule, the exposition did not open until May 1, 1893.
Delays in a major urban project? How did that ever happen?
Birthday quote
"I intend to leave after my death a large fund for the promotion of the peace idea, but I am skeptical as to its results."
- Alfred Nobel (21 October 1833 – 10 December 1896)
"I intend to leave after my death a large fund for the promotion of the peace idea, but I am skeptical as to its results."
- Alfred Nobel (21 October 1833 – 10 December 1896)
Happy birthday keyboardist Manfred Mann!
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