| Source | Chicago Tribune |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | Feb. 21, 2026, 6 a.m. |
| Last Updated | Feb. 21, 2026, 6 a.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/21/february-21-chicago-history/ |
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Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Feb. 21, according to
the Tribune’s archives.
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**Front page flashback:** Feb. 22, 1965
![Malcolm X was shot and killed as he spoke to more than 400 people at an
Organization ...