On September 6 in history, the Mayflower sailed for the New World, President McKinley was shot, Piggly Wiggly opened, and Cal Ripken Jr. made baseball history. (READ MORE)
September 5 in History: Michigan’s Thumb Fire, the First Mackinac Bridge Walk & Voyager 1
On September 5 in history, Michigan’s Great Thumb Fire struck, the first Labor Day was celebrated, the first Mackinac Bridge Walk took place, and Voyager 1 launched. (READ MORE)
September 4, 2017: Walking the “Mighty” Mackinac Bridge with Mom
My mother, Gloria, had talked about wanting to walk across the Mackinac Bridge for many years. Many years ago, I had plans to take her up to make the hike across the bridge, but she injured a rib and she couldn’t make it. 2017 was the year we finally made it happen! (READ MORE)
September 4 in History: Edison Powers New York, the Edsel Debuts & Google Is Founded
On September 4 in history, Edison began supplying electricity in New York, Ford introduced the Edsel, Mark Spitz won his seventh gold medal, and Google was founded. (READ MORE)
September 3 in History: The Revolutionary War Ends, 300 MPH Is Broken & eBay Begins
On September 3 in history, the Revolutionary War ended, Malcolm Campbell broke the 300-mph barrier, Viking 2 landed on Mars, and eBay began as AuctionWeb. (READ MORE)
September 2 in History: World War II Ends, the First U.S. ATM Opens & Google Chrome Launches
On September 2 in history, the Great Fire of London began, Japan formally surrendered to end World War II, the first U.S. ATM opened, and Google Chrome launched. (READ MORE)
September 1 in History: Ferris State Begins, the SR-71 Sets a Record & Titanic Is Found
On September 1 in history, Ferris State’s predecessor opened, World War II began, the SR-71 set a transatlantic speed record, and the wreck of the Titanic was discovered. (READ MORE)