On August 2 in history, the Declaration of Independence was formally signed, Calvin Coolidge became president, Iraq invaded Kuwait, and John F. Kennedy rescued his PT-109 crew. (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!
August 1, 1981: MTV Debuted in the U.S.
Oh how our world as a teen back in the 80’s changed once we could tune into MTV and actually watch videos of our favorite songs. On August 1st, 1981, MTV began broadcasting in the United States. (READ MORE)
August 1 in History: MTV Debuts, Spider-Man Swings into Comics, and Colorado Joins the Union
On August 1 in history, MTV debuted, Spider-Man first appeared in Marvel Comics, Colorado became a state, and the I-35W bridge collapsed in Minneapolis. (READ MORE)
July 31 in History: The First U.S. Patent Is Issued, Apollo 15 Drives on the Moon, and the Game Boy Arrives in America
On July 31 in history, the first U.S. patent was issued, Apollo 15 astronauts drove the Lunar Roving Vehicle, the Game Boy launched in America, and Michael Phelps set an Olympic record. (READ MORE)
July 30 in History: Corn Flakes Are Invented, Medicare Becomes Law, and Apollo 15 Explores the Moon
On July 30 in history, Corn Flakes were invented, Medicare became law, Apollo 15 explored the Moon, Jimmy Hoffa disappeared, and NASA launched the Mars 2020 mission. (READ MORE)
July 29 in History: NASA Is Created, the Interstate Highway System Begins, and Charles Marries Diana
On July 29 in history, Congress authorized NASA, the Interstate Highway System was created, Prince Charles married Lady Diana, and General Motors purchased Cadillac. (READ MORE)
July 28, 2000: Michael Winslow
Here is a clip of the “Rick and Scott” morning show with special guest Michael Winslow (the sound effects wizard) of “Police Academy” fame. (READ MORE)