# July 23 History: Perfect Games and Tragedies | Chicago White Sox News

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Published: 2026-07-23T09:17:08+00:00
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On July 23rd, history’s spotlight shines on Chicago — where a perfect game, a deadly explosion, a bloody labor clash, and landmark moments in auto, transit, and law all converged. In 2009, Mark Buehrle tossed baseball’s rarest gem: a perfect game against Tampa Bay. But the same date holds darker echoes — in 1984, a refinery explosion in Romeoville claimed 17 lives. In 1877, Chicago’s “Battle of the Viaduct” saw 30 protesters killed in a rail strike. Meanwhile, 1903 saw a Chicago doctor buy a Ford Model A, helping ignite the auto revolution, while Union Station opened in 1925 as a city marvel. The day also saw “Burke’s Law” banning massage parlors’ nudity in 1975 and the Lincoln Park Boat Club’s win at Chicago’s first Water Carnival in 1922 — proving July 23rd in Chicago is a day of triumphs, tragedies, and turning points. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/07d24ea0daca4381

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