This day in history, February 10: Soviet Union exchanges captured American U-2 pilot Francis Gary Powers for Rudolf Abel, a Soviet spy held by the US

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This day in history, February 10: Soviet Union exchanges captured American U-2 pilot Francis Gary Powers for Rudolf Abel, a Soviet spy held by the US
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Almanacs are full of lists of global and national historic events. But “This Day in History” feature invites you to not just peruse a list, but to take a trip back in time to see how a significant event originally was reported in the Chicago Tribune.

Today’s Highlight in History:

In 1959, a major tornado tore through the St. Louis area, killing 21 people and causing heavy damage. In 1981, eight people were killed when a fire set by a busboy broke out at the Las Vegas Hilton hotel-casino.In 1992, boxer Mike Tyson was convicted in Indianapolis of raping Desiree Washington, a Miss Black America contestant. “Roots” author Alex Haley died in Seattle at age 70.

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