Today in History–October 8–the Library of Congress features the great Chicago fire, which began on this day in 1871. The fire took at least 300 lives, left nearly a third of the city's residents homeless, and leveled more than 18,000 structures (Encyclopedia of Chicago). Learn more about this fire and others that burnt on the same day in Michigan and Wisconsin by visiting the Today in History section, then click the links below to access more information and resources related to the Chicago … [Read more...]
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Today in History: Great Chicago Fire
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Portugal decreed that Jewish and Dutch settlers had three months to leave Brazil. Check out the Library's Today in History section 
Michigan joined the Union as the twenty-sixth state. Check out our 