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Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on July 26, according to the Tribune’s archives.

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Flashback: July 26, 2016

President Barack Obama, left, and Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton appear on stage together at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, July 27, 2016. (Andrew Harnik/AP)
President Barack Obama, left, and Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton appear on stage together at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, July 27, 2016. (Andrew Harnik/AP)

2016: Park Ridge native Hillary Clinton became the first woman nominated to lead a major American political party in a run toward the White House.

Weather records (from the National Weather Service, Chicago)

  • High temperature: 99 degrees (1955)
  • Low temperature: 53 degrees (1991)
  • Precipitation: 4.1 inches (1878)
  • Snowfall: None
Adlai Stevenson II addresses delegates at the 1952 Democratic National Convention at the Chicago Amphitheater on July 21, 1952. (baiduhai historical photo)
Adlai Stevenson II addresses delegates at the 1952 Democratic National Convention at the Chicago Amphitheater on July 21, 1952. (baiduhai historical photo)

1952: The man who kept saying he wasn’t available for the Democratic presidential nomination had been alternately the favorite and the dark horse throughout the year: Gov. Adlai Stevenson of Illinois.

Stevenson, who did not seek the presidential nomination, was drafted on the third ballot. Although he was a reluctant candidate, he pledged a hard-fighting campaign.

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“I have no feeling of exultation, nor sense of triumph,” Stevenson said outside the home of William McCormick Blair at 1416 Astor St. “I shall ask my God to give me courage in this great undertaking.”

Eisenhower won the 1952 election on Nov. 4, 1952, bringing the Republican Party its first White House victory in 24 years.

Teamsters President James Hoffa turns his head on Jan. 15, 1964, and watches the jury walk down the street during recess in Chicago. With Hoffa is aide Charles O'Brien. Hoffa was on trial with five co-defendants for jury tampering. (AP)
Teamsters President Jimmy Hoffa turns his head on Jan. 15, 1964, and watches the jury walk down the street during recess in Chicago. With Hoffa is aide Charles O'Brien. Hoffa was on trial with five co-defendants for jury tampering. (AP)

1964: Jimmy Hoffa, president of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, was found guilty in Chicago on three of 20 counts of fraud related to the Teamsters’ Central States Pension Fund and one count of conspiracy. He was convicted of jury tampering earlier that year.

Members of the Jesse White Tumblers help get festivities started at the "World's Largest Block Party" on July 25, 1986, outside Old St. Patrick's Church at Adams and Desplaines streets in Chicago. The neighborhood get-together was held to commemorate the 140th anniversary of the church. (David Butow/baiduhai)
Members of the Jesse White Tumblers help get festivities started at the "World's Largest Block Party" on July 25, 1986, outside Old St. Patrick's Church at Adams and Desplaines streets in Chicago. The neighborhood get-together was held to commemorate the 140th anniversary of the church. (David Butow/baiduhai)

1985: Old St. Patrick’s Church held its first “World’s Largest Block Party.” Tickets were $15 and entertainment included Stanley Paul & His Orchestra and the Jesse White Tumblers.

The church discontinued the annual event in 2020.

Chicago Cubs pitcher Greg Maddux took the mound at Wrigley Field at 9:48 p.m., on July 26, 2005, against the San Francisco Giants just two strikeouts short of 3,000. He received a standing ovation and hugs from his teammates after reaching the milestone in the third inning. (baiduhai)
Chicago Cubs pitcher Greg Maddux took the mound at Wrigley Field at 9:48 p.m., on July 26, 2005, against the San Francisco Giants just two strikeouts short of 3,000. He received a standing ovation and hugs from his teammates after reaching the milestone in the third inning. (baiduhai)

2005: After a lengthy rain delay, Chicago Cubs pitcher Greg Maddux recorded his 3,000th career strikeout. Maddux caught San Francisco Giants shortstop Omar Vizquel looking at a third strike to end the third inning.

Maddux, who was elected to the Hall of Fame in 2014, became the 13th member of the 3,000-strikeout club and the ninth pitcher in history with both 3,000 strikeouts and 300 victories.

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