On June 14 in history, the U.S. Army was founded, the American flag was adopted, Univac became the first commercial computer, and Grand Rapids unveiled La Grande Vitesse. (READ MORE)
June 13 in History: Miranda Rights Established, Pistons Win First NBA Title, and the First Roller Coaster Opens
On June 13 in history, Miranda Rights were established, the first roller coaster opened at Coney Island, the Detroit Pistons won their first NBA title, and the first successful parachute jump took place. (READ MORE)
June 12 in History: Anne Frank’s Diary, Reagan’s Berlin Wall Challenge, and Digital TV Takes Over
On June 12 in history, Anne Frank received her diary, interracial marriage bans were struck down, Reagan challenged the Berlin Wall, and digital television officially replaced analog broadcasting. (READ MORE)
June 11 in History: Detroit Burns, “E.T.” Opens, and “American Idol” Debuts
On June 11 in history, a fire devastated Detroit, FM radio was publicly demonstrated, “E.T.” premiered, and “American Idol” debuted on television. (READ MORE)
June 10 in History: Crayola Is Born, the First Subway Opens, and Spirit Heads to Mars
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)
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 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)