Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library
Oct. 22, 1914 – The Germans seize the big French canal.
Oct. 22, 1964 – The president of Local 1319 of LaPorte’s Allis-Chalmers plant UAW union announces a meeting Sunday afternoon at the Civic Auditorium to conduct a strike vote.
Oct. 22, 1989 – Hungary ends 40 years of Communist rule and declares itself a republic.
Oct. 22, 2004 – Many voters are dissatisfied with President Bush’s job performance but uneasy about John Kerry’s ability to protect the nation.