Today in Chicago History: SS Eastland capsizes in the Chicago River; 844 people drown
- Posted on July 24, 2026
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Today in Chicago History: SS Eastland capsizes in the Chicago River; 844 people drown
Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on July 24, according to the Tribune’s archives.
