Let’s open up the “Rick and Scott Audio Vault” and turn the clocks back over 20 years! (I know, it’s hard to believe it’s been that long.) (READ MORE)
June 23 in History: The First SAT Exam, “Batman” Hits Theaters, and Apple Unveils the Power Mac
On June 23 in history, the first SAT exam was given, “Batman” premiered in theaters, a deadly Lake Michigan plane crash occurred, and Michigan’s famous escaped python Big Sid made headlines. (READ MORE)
June 22, 2009: Kodachrome Color Film Discontinued
Back in 2009, it really was an eye opener to the photography world that digital was finally taking over. Once a huge seller for Kodak, on June 22nd, 2009, the company discontinued their Kodachrome color film. With everyone getting digital cameras, it just wasn’t profitable for the company to produce this product any longer. During its heyday, many Kodak and independent laboratories processed Kodachrome, but by 2010, surprisingly only one Kodak-certified facility remained. A placed called Dwayne’s Photo in Parsons, Kansas. (READ MORE)
June 22 in History: The GI Bill Is Signed, Joe Louis Wins the Title, and Pluto’s Moon Charon Is Discovered
On June 22 in history, the GI Bill was signed, Joe Louis became heavyweight champion, Pluto’s moon Charon was discovered, and the Cuyahoga River fire changed environmental policy. (READ MORE)
June 21 in History: The Constitution Takes Effect, the Ferris Wheel Debuts, and the WNBA Launches
On June 21 in history, the U.S. Constitution took effect, the Ferris Wheel debuted, the WNBA launched, and SpaceShipOne became the first private aircraft to reach space. (READ MORE)
June 20 in History: “Jaws” Premieres, West Virginia Joins the Union, and “The Ed Sullivan Show” Debuts
On June 20 in history, Samuel Morse patented the telegraph, West Virginia joined the Union, “The Ed Sullivan Show” debuted, and “Jaws” changed movie history forever. (READ MORE)
June 19 in History: Juneteenth, the FCC Is Created, and NASCAR Holds Its First Race
On June 19 in history, Juneteenth was born in Texas, the FCC was established, NASCAR held its first race, and “Garfield” first appeared in newspapers. (READ MORE)