On September 21 in history, “Yes, Virginia” was published, The Hobbit debuted, Monday Night Football premiered, and NASA’s Galileo mission ended at Jupiter. (READ MORE)
September 20 in History: Billie Jean King Wins, Fonzie Jumps the Shark & Ripken’s Streak Ends
On September 20 in history, Billie Jean King won the Battle of the Sexes, Fonzie jumped the shark, Cal Ripken’s streak ended, and the iPhone 5s went on sale. (READ MORE)
September 19 in History: Michigan Finds Iron, Bissell Cleans Up & :-) Is Born
On September 19 in history, iron ore was discovered in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, Melville Bissell patented his carpet sweeper, 🙂 was born, and Queen Elizabeth II was laid to rest. (READ MORE)
September 9 in History: The First Computer Bug, Elvis on “Ed Sullivan” & Dreamcast Debuts
On September 9 in history, California became the 31st state, an actual computer bug was discovered, Elvis appeared on “Ed Sullivan”, and the Sega Dreamcast debuted. (READ MORE)
September 7 in History: Electronic TV Arrives, a Michigan “Spaceman” Soars & ESPN Debuts
On September 7 in history, Uncle Sam became a symbol of America, electronic television was demonstrated, Michigan’s Iven Kincheloe set an altitude record, and ESPN debuted. (READ MORE)
August 19 in History: Indy Motor Speedway Hosts Its First Race, Kalamazoo Makes History & Google Goes Public
On August 19 in history, Indianapolis Motor Speedway held its first auto race, Kalamazoo opened the nation’s first downtown pedestrian mall, the Beatles began a North American tour, and Google went public. (READ MORE)
August 14 in History: Social Security Begins, World War II Ends & “Rocky Horror” Premieres
On August 14 in history, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act, Japan surrendered to end World War II, “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” premiered, and Michigan began requiring drivers to carry licenses. (READ MORE)