This Week in Pgh History
This Week in Pittsburgh History: Pens Draft Mario Lemieux
Despite a career plagued with health problems, Lemieux is widely considered to be one of the greatest hockey players of all time.
This Week in Pittsburgh History: Greater Pittsburgh Airport Opens
The terminal, the largest in the U.S. when it opened in 1952, would last 40 years before being replaced.
This Week in Pittsburgh History: Babe Ruth Hits His Final Home Runs at Forbes Field
The Bambino went four-for-four, including three home runs before ending his legendary career less than three weeks later.
This Week in Pittsburgh History: World's First Suburb Founded
Evergreen Hamlet was initially home to a small utopian society and overlooked an infamous hotel.
This Week in Pittsburgh History: Steel Phantom Opens at Kennywood
For a period of time, it was the world's fastest roller coaster.
This Week in Pittsburgh History: Bob Prince Calls His Last Pirates Games
Prince is considered one of the most iconic broadcasters in Pittsburgh.
This Week in Pittsburgh History: Mister Rogers Goes to Washington
In six minutes of testimony before a Senate committee, Rogers convinced a skeptical lawmaker not to cut $10 million from the PBS budget.
This Week in Pittsburgh History: Miss Pittsburgh Begins Airmail Service
The small plane that inaugurated the service now hangs above the entrance to the TSA security gates at Pittsburgh International.
This Week in Pittsburgh History: Flashdance Opens in Theaters
Far from a favorite with critics, the film shot and set in Pittsburgh would be the No. 1 movie in the country for 28 straight days.
