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)
June 18 in History: Sally Ride Makes Space History, Columbia Records Launches LPs, and Space Force Is Announced
On June 18 in history, Sally Ride became the first American woman in space, LP records debuted, Churchill gave his “Finest Hour” speech, and Space Force was announced. (READ MORE)
June 17 in History: Statue of Liberty Arrives, Watergate Break-In, and Juneteenth Becomes a Federal Holiday
On June 17 in history, the Statue of Liberty arrived in New York, the Watergate scandal began, Nixon declared the War on Drugs, and Juneteenth became a federal holiday. (READ MORE)
June 16 in History: Ford Motor Company Begins, America’s First Roller Coaster Opens, and Space Invaders Arrives
Here is what has happened on June 16. (READ MORE)
May 31 in History: “Seinfeld” Debuts, the Model T Ends, and Grand Rapids Rebuilds
On May 31 in history, Ford built its last Model T, “Seinfeld” premiered, the Trans-Alaska Pipeline was completed, and Grand Rapids residents united to rebuild after the 2020 riots. (READ MORE)