Chicago Hosts the First US Automobile Race

On November 28, 1895

The Chicago Times-Herald sponsored the United States’ first-ever car race, with the winning car going an average of 7 miles per hour.

This Day in History - November 28

1990

Prime Minister of Britain, Margaret Thatcher, handed in her resignation to the Queen and stepped down after being prime minister for 11 years.

2023

A Virgin Airlines plane became the first to fly using 100% sustainable jet fuel.

1975

East Timor declared its independence from Portugal.

1964

NASA launched the Mariner 4 space probe on a mission to Mars.

1929

Explorer Richard E. Byrd became the first person to fly over the South Pole.

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