Milwaukee, Wisconsin

1844German Breweries Transform Milwaukee: Waves of German immigrants established Pabst, Schlitz, Miller, and Blatz breweries, making Milwaukee the beer capital of America and shaping the city's culture, economy, and identity for over a century.

1911First Socialist Mayor Elected: Emil Seidel became the first Socialist mayor of a major American city. Milwaukee's 'sewer socialists' governed pragmatically, focusing on clean water, public parks, and honest government rather than radical ideology.

1886Bay View Massacre: State militia fired on striking workers marching for an eight-hour workday at the Bay View rolling mills, killing seven people. The tragedy became a landmark in the American labor movement.

1967Fair Housing Marches: Father James Groppi led 200 consecutive nights of marches across the 16th Street Viaduct demanding fair housing, making Milwaukee a focal point of the Northern civil rights movement.

1957Braves Win the World Series: The Milwaukee Braves defeated the New York Yankees to win the World Series, with Hank Aaron and Warren Spahn leading the team. It remains the city's signature sports triumph.

1917Police Station Bombing: A bomb exploded at the Milwaukee Police Department's central station, killing nine officers and a civilian. It was one of the deadliest attacks on law enforcement in American history.

1991Jeffrey Dahmer Arrested: Serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer was arrested in Milwaukee after police discovered evidence of 17 murders. The case shocked the nation and exposed failures in local policing.

1846Milwaukee Incorporated: Three rival settlements — Juneau Town, Kilbourn Town, and Walker's Point — merged to form the City of Milwaukee, ending years of rivalry including the bizarre 'Bridge War.'.

2021Bucks Win NBA Championship: The Milwaukee Bucks, led by Giannis Antetokounmpo, won the NBA Championship, bringing the city its first major sports title in 50 years.

1965Milwaukee Becomes Manufacturing Powerhouse: With Harley-Davidson, A.O. Smith, Allen-Bradley, and dozens of others, Milwaukee was one of America's most important manufacturing cities through the mid-20th century.