1898 - Great Woodworkers' Strike with Clarence Darrow as defense attorney. Oshkosh B'Gosh is established although the B'Gosh name would not be used until 1910. I claims 98 Oshkosh citizens. The Victory Arch raised on Main Street to welcome the soldiers home in 1919. On February 22, the city endures the worst sleet storm in its history.
Electricity is out for a week.
1927 - Large airport is opened with mail service. All Stars pro basketball team wins world championship. 1941 - World War II claims 155 Oshkosh citizens. 1948 - Paine Art Center opens. 1963 - Miss Wisconsin Pageant comes to Oshkosh.