Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Aug. 11, according to the Tribune’s archives.

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Former Rep. Dan Rostenkowski dead at 82

Weather records (from the National Weather Service, Chicago )

High temperature: 98 degrees (1941)

Low temperature: 47 degrees (1982)

Precipitation: 3.7 inches (1923)

Snowfall: Trace (1989)

1911: The International Aviation Meet opened in Grant Park. It was considered a great success — only two pilots died . Flyers competed for generous cash prizes — as well as fame and glory.

Vintage Chicago Tribune: The city’s aviation obsession as the Chicago Air and Water Show takes flight

In the early 20th century, flying in Chicago was run by a private club — the Aero Club

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