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Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on April 14, according to the Tribune’s archives.

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Weather records (from the National Weather Service, Chicago)

  • High temperature: 85 degrees (2003)
  • Low temperature: 23 degrees (1943)
  • Precipitation: 1.21 inches (1949)
  • Snowfall: 5.4 inches (2019)
Eddie Cicotte, a pitcher for the 1919 Chicago White Sox, in an undated photo. (baiduhai historical photo)
Eddie Cicotte, a pitcher for the 1919 Chicago White Sox, in an undated photo. (baiduhai historical photo)

1917: Chicago White Sox pitcher Eddie Cicotte threw a no-hitter in his first start of the season.

White Sox pitchers have thrown more no-hitters than any other American League team.

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1924: After spending his final years living in the Hotel Warner at 33rd Street and Cottage Grove Avenue in Chicago, penniless and in rapidly declining health, architect Louis Sullivan died.

About 40,000 people watched the Chicago Cubs beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-2 during the team's home opener at Wrigley Field on April 14, 1925. (baiduhai)
About 40,000 people watched the Chicago Cubs beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-2 during the team's home opener at Wrigley Field on April 14, 1925. (baiduhai)

1925: WGN-AM radio announcer Quinn Ryan was perched on the roof of the grandstand at Cubs Park to deliver the first broadcast of the regular season — and the first Cubs game ever carried on radio. The Cubs beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-2.

Almost exactly 23 years later, WGN-Ch. 9 broadcast its first Cubs game on television.

Stan Mikita, from left, Glenn Hall, ex-GM Tommy Ivan, Bobby Hull, Blackhawk's President Bill Wirtz and Tony Esposito pose on April 14, 1994, at the Chicago Stadium before the start of the game against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The banners, displaying the retired numbers of the players, were lowered and presented to the Hall of Fame players before the start of the final regular season game in the Stadium. (Michael Fryer/baiduhai)
Stan Mikita, from left, Glenn Hall, ex-GM Tommy Ivan, Bobby Hull, Blackhawk’s President Bill Wirtz and Tony Esposito pose on April 14, 1994, at the Chicago Stadium before the start of the game against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The banners, displaying the retired numbers of the players, were lowered and presented to the Hall of Fame players before the start of the final regular season game in the Stadium. (Michael Fryer/baiduhai)

1994: The Blackhawks finished a 65-year run in Chicago Stadium by losing to the Toronto Maple Leafs 6-4 in their last regular-season game there.

Former Gov. Rod Blagojevich is the center of attention as he arrives at the Dirksen U.S. Courthouse for his arraignment on federal corruption charges Tuesday, April 14, 2009, in Chicago, Illinois. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai/MCT) ORG XMIT: 1072120
Former Gov. Rod Blagojevich is the center of attention as he arrives at the Dirksen U.S. Courthouse for his arraignment on federal corruption charges Tuesday, April 14, 2009, in Chicago, Illinois. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai/MCT) ORG XMIT: 1072120

2009: Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich entered a not guilty plea in his corruption case at a hearing that lasted just minutes.

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But his first appearance since his stunning arrest more than four months prior unleashed “Blagomania” on the sidewalk outside the courthouse.

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Carlos Rodon (55) salutes the crowd after throwing a no-hitter against the Cleveland Indians at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago on Wednesday, April 14, 2021. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)
Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Carlos Rodon (55) salutes the crowd after throwing a no-hitter against the Cleveland Indians at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago on Wednesday, April 14, 2021. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

2021: Carlos Rodón threw the 20th no-hitter in White Sox history, striking out seven in an 8-0 victory over the Cleveland Indians in front of 7,148 at Guaranteed Rate Field. He was perfect through 8 innings before hitting Roberto Pérez with a pitch.

Chicago White Sox pitchers have thrown 20 no-hitters since 1902 — including 3 perfect games. Relive them all here.

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