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On This Day - January 18, 1856

Jan. 18, 1856: Dr. Daniel Hale Williams, an African-American pioneer in cardiac surgery and founder of Chicago’s Provident Hospital and Training School for Nurses, is born on this date

On This Day - January 17, 1964

Jan. 17, 1964 - Michelle LaVaughn Robinson – recognized worldwide today as former First Lady Michelle Obama – is born in Chicago.

On This Day - January 16, 1944

Jan. 16, 1944: Judy Baar Topinka, the first woman to be elected state treasurer in Illinois, is born in Riverside.

On This Day - January 15, 1909

Jan. 15, 1909: Gene Krupa, the flamboyant jazz and big band-era drummer is born in Chicago.

On This Day - January 14, 1955

Jan. 14, 1955: Fae Searcy becomes the first woman to hold the post of clerk of the Illinois Supreme Court.

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