Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library
Aug. 21, 1913 — LaPorte County Fair directors respond to a suggestion and increase seating capacity at the fair.
Aug. 21, 1963 – The cafeteria and the sports of basketball and football are major school revenue producers for LaPorte.
Aug. 21, 1988 – The earthquake toll in Nepal is 900.
Aug. 21, 2003 – Low rainfall has LaPorte lakes shrinking.