Today in History: SS Eastland disaster kills hundreds
- Posted on July 24, 2026
- By Chicago Tribune
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Today in History: SS Eastland disaster kills hundreds
On July 24, 1915, the SS Eastland, a passenger ship carrying more than 2,500 people, rolled onto its side while docked at the Clark Street Bridge on the Chicago River. An estimated 844 people died in the disaster.
