Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library
Oct. 9, 1914 – Antwerp is bombarded by Germans. Cannonading wrecks the Belgian city and many historic buildings are burned and others damaged.
Oct. 9, 1964 – The LaPorte United Fund campaign drive plunged over the goal with a 104 percent success.
Oct. 9, 1989 – Christopher Tuerff is leaving the LaPorte County Health Department, citing a low administrator’s salary.
Oct. 9, 2004 — “Ladder 49″ is playing at the LaPorte Cinema. All evening shows are $4.