Today in History: October 8, The Great Chicago Fire breaks out sent-trib.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from sent-trib.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
TODAY’S HIGHLIGHT IN HISTORY: On Oct. 8, 1871, the Great Chicago Fire erupted; fires also broke out in Peshtigo, Wisconsin, and in several communities in Michigan.