Here are 5 interesting facts about September 6 in Illinois history:

1. In 1860, Abraham Lincoln gave a speech in Bloomington, Illinois, where he spoke about the controversy surrounding slavery in the United States. This speech was just months before Lincoln would be elected president.

2. In 1914, the first issue of the magazine "American Cookery" was published by the Culinary Arts Press in Springfield, Illinois. This magazine would become a popular resource for recipes and cooking tips.

3. In 1949, the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign established the first college program in computer science in the United States. This program was founded by computer pioneer Ralph Johnson.

4. In 1950, the Illinois State Fair set a new attendance record with over 707,000 people attending the event over its 11-day run.

5. In 2002, the Chicago Bears played their first game in their new stadium, Soldier Field, after a major renovation project. The Bears defeated the Minnesota Vikings 27-23 in this historic game.