1. In 1830, the Indian Removal Act was signed into law by President Andrew Jackson. This act allowed for the forced relocation of Native American tribes, including the Chickasaw, Choctaw, Creek, Seminole, and Cherokee, from their ancestral lands in the Southeast to areas west of the Mississippi River, including present-day Oklahoma. This marked the beginning of the infamous Trail of Tears, which saw thousands of Native Americans die from disease, starvation, and exposure.

2. In 1888, the town of Streator was incorporated in LaSalle County. Streator was a major center of coal mining, and the town's population grew rapidly as thousands of immigrants from Europe and other parts of the world came to work in the mines. Today, Streator is known for its historic downtown district, vibrant arts scene, and close proximity to Starved Rock State Park.

3. In 1929, the famous actor Tippi Hedren was born in New Ulm, Minnesota. Hedren is best known for her starring roles in classics such as Alfred Hitchcock's The Birds and Marnie, as well as her work as an animal rights activist. She also played roles in several TV shows such as the Bold and the Beautiful.

4. In 1937, the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco was officially opened to the public. The bridge, which spans 1.7 miles across the Golden Gate Strait, was completed in just over four years at a cost of $35 million. Today, the Golden Gate Bridge is one of the most recognizable landmarks in the world, and it attracts millions of visitors every year.

5. In 1987, the Chicago Cubs retired the jersey number of baseball legend Ernie Banks. Known as "Mr. Cub," Banks played for the Cubs from 1953 to 1971 and was the first African American player in the team's history. He was a perennial All-Star, a two-time National League MVP, and was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1977. Today, Banks is remembered as one of the greatest players in Cubs history and as an inspiration to generations of young ballplayers.