On November 10 in history, the Edmund Fitzgerald sank, “Sesame Street” debuted, and the Hope Diamond was delivered to the Smithsonian by mail. (READ MORE)
November 8 in History: X-Rays Discovered, Ford Names the Edsel & Led Zeppelin IV Released
On November 8 in history, X-rays were discovered, Ford chose the name Edsel, Led Zeppelin IV was released, and HBO began broadcasting. (READ MORE)
October 31 in History: Houdini Dies in Detroit, Mount Rushmore Completed & Michigan’s International Bridge Opens
On October 31 in history, Houdini died in Detroit, Mount Rushmore was completed, and Michigan’s International Bridge opened on Halloween. (READ MORE)
September 21 in History: Yes, Virginia, The Hobbit Arrives & Monday Night Football Debuts
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 13 in History: Central Michigan Opens, “Scooby-Doo” Debuts & “Super Mario” Arrives
On September 13 in history, Central Michigan University opened, Luna 2 reached the Moon, “Scooby-Doo” debuted on television, and “Super Mario Bros.” was released. (READ MORE)
August 22 in History: The Geneva Convention Is Adopted, Cadillac Is Founded & Miguel Cabrera Hits 500
On August 22 in history, the first Geneva Convention was adopted, Cadillac was founded in Detroit, the theft of the Mona Lisa was announced, and Miguel Cabrera hit his 500th home run. (READ MORE)
August 21 in History: Hawaii Becomes the 50th State, Motown Makes History & America Goes Dark
On August 21 in history, Hawaii became the 50th state, Motown released “Please Mr. Postman,” Dirty Dancing opened in theaters, and the Great American Eclipse crossed America. (READ MORE)