On June 10 in history, Crayola crayons were developed, Michigan ratified women’s suffrage, the first Subway opened, and NASA launched the Spirit Rover to Mars. (READ MORE)
Scott Winters
I’ve always been the kind of person who notices the things other people overlook — strange roadside attractions, forgotten pieces of history, interesting places, odd trends, and the little things in everyday life that make you laugh and say, “Wait... when did that become normal?”
This blog is where I share those discoveries.
Some days you might learn something fascinating from history. Other days I’ll take you along on a road trip, share a weird story from Michigan’s past, or simply rant about something in modern life that makes absolutely no sense.
No matter what, my goal is simple: keep things interesting!
June 9 in History: Donald Duck Debuts, Secretariat Wins the Triple Crown, and the Soo Locks Become Free
On June 9 in history, Donald Duck debuted, Secretariat captured the Triple Crown, the Soo Locks became toll-free, and Pixar’s “Cars” premiered in theaters. (READ MORE)
June 8, 1953: Beecher Tornado
I have always been amazed by weather. I should have probably followed that interest and became a meteorologist where I could have lived and breathed weather every day. (READ MORE)
June 8 in History: Universal Pictures Is Founded, “Ghostbusters” Debuts, and Michigan’s Deadliest Tornado Strikes
On June 8 in history, Universal Pictures was founded, Babe Ruth hit a legendary home run in Detroit, Michigan’s deadliest tornado struck Beecher, and “Ghostbusters” premiered. (READ MORE)
June 7, 1982: Elvis’ Graceland
It was on June 7th, back in 1982 that Elvis Presley’s mansion, Graceland, was opened to the public. (READ MORE)
June 7 in History: The Battle of Midway Ends, the Edmund Fitzgerald Launches, and the Red Wings Win the Stanley Cup
On June 7 in history, the Battle of Midway ended, the Edmund Fitzgerald was launched, Graceland opened to the public, and the Detroit Red Wings won the Stanley Cup. (READ MORE)
June 6, 1933: First Drive-In Movie Theater Opened in Camden, NJ
On June 6th, 1933, the very first drive-in movie theater opened in n Camden, NJ. Growing up, I think my parents took me to more drive-ins than actual movie theaters to see films. Most of the movies I can remember seeing…were all viewed sitting in a car at a drive-in here in West Michigan. (READ MORE)