Princess Diana’s death is one of those moments in history where you remember exactly where you were, and what you were doing, when you heard the news. (READ MORE)
August 28, 1999: The last “Bozo’s Big Top” Show in Grand Rapids, MI
Today marks a sad anniversary for anyone who grew up in West Michigan during the 60’s, 70’s, 80’s or 90’s. It was on this day, August 28, 1999 that the very last local version of “Bozo’s Big Top” aired on WZZM TV-13. (READ MORE)
When Michigan Paid Cash for Rat Heads
Michigan once paid people to kill rats and bring the heads to local clerks for a cash bounty. The bizarre law stayed on the books until 2000.
August 14, 2003: Northeast Blackout
It was a normal Thursday afternoon in the summer, or so many people thought. Then almost 55 million people found themselves without power. (READ MORE)
The Great Robot Vacuum Uprising
Could robot vacuums really be a national security threat? A humorous look at what would happen if these battery-powered cleaning robots actually tried to take over the world.
August 5, 1957: “American Bandstand” debuted on ABC
On August 5, 1957, ABC TV kicked off “American Bandstand” with host Dick Clark. (READ MORE)
August 3, 1977: Tandy TRS-80 Introduced
Do you remember your first home computer? On August 3rd, 1977, the Tandy Corporation introduced the world to the TRS-80. It was was on the world’s first mass produced personal computer. (READ MORE)