The plan for building the Capitol (Congress) began on September 18, 1793. The Capitol was George Washington's idea. The Senate and House of Representatives make the laws for our country. The Great Rotunda has served as the site for important funerals.
Edgar Rice Burroughs is born in Chicago.
Outlaw Jesse James is shot dead by Bob Ford
George Eastman receives patent for camera
Jane Addams Opens Hull House in poor Chicago neighborhood
