Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library
Oct. 11, 1914 – The German loss in taking Belgium is estimated at 45,000.
Oct. 11, 1964 – More than 300 soldiers are victims of Vietnam combat in 24 hours.
Oct. 11, 1989 – In West Allis, Wisconsin, the old Allis-Chalmers headquarters is now a mall.
Oct. 11, 2004 – Officials rethink the costly demolition of a portion of the historic LaPorte Allis-Chalmers factory.