Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Aug. 28, according to the Tribune’s archives.

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Weather records (from the National Weather Service, Chicago )

High temperature: 97 degrees (1955)

Low temperature: 42 degrees (1986)

Precipitation: 1.45 inches (1932)

Snowfall: None

The Graf Zeppelin's 18-minute flight over Chicago on Aug. 28, 1929, caused traffic to halt and spectators to rush outside to get a glimpse of the silver dirigible, which was on its way to Lakehurst, New Jersey, to complete its trip around the world in 21 days. (Chicago Tribune)

1929: The Graf Zeppelin flew over Chicago, including Soldier Field, for 18 minutes as it made its way to Lakehurst, New Jersey, ending its 20,000-mile tri

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