Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Aug. 20, according to the Tribune’s archives.

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Weather records (from the National Weather Service, Chicago )

High temperature: 98 degrees (1947)

Low temperature: 47 degrees (1950)

Precipitation: 1.47 inches (1951)

Snowfall: None

How George Halas’ columns for the Chicago Tribune, a field goal and a charity game helped the Chicago Bears prove their legitimacy in 1935

1948: The National League champion Chicago Cardinals beat the College All-Stars 28-0 in front of 101,220 fans at Soldier Field.

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

1957: Bob Keegan — at 37 — became the oldest p

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