This week in...

1929

The Cubs are in the midst of a pennant winning season.

*As the Cubs are winning a double-header in Philadelphia behind home runs from Hack Wilson and Cliff Heathcote, the world's first airport hotel opens in Oakland California.



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1969

The Cubs are in the midst of one of their most memorable seasons.

*Bill Hands pitches a shutout in Wrigley Field against Montreal backed by RBI hits from Ron Santo and Ernie Banks just a few hours before Neil Armstrong becomes the first man to walk on the moon.


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1984

The Cubs are hoping to make the playoffs for the first time since World War 2.

*Rick Sutcliffe 6-hits the Padres at Wrigley Field on the same day that Walter Mondale wins the 1984 Democratic nomination in San Francisco.



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1989

The Boys of Zimmer are taking Chicago by storm.

*Former President Ronald Reagan (a Cubs fan) takes a turn at the microphone, broadcasting the all-star game. The Cubs are represented in that game by 2B Ryne Sandberg, OF Andre Dawson, SP Rick Sutcliffe, and RP Mitch Williams.