On July 10 in history, the Grand Hotel opened, Telstar launched, Coca-Cola Classic returned, Wyoming became a state, and Joe Camel was retired. (READ MORE)
July 3 in History: Gettysburg Ends, FDIC Is Created, and “Back to the Future” Debuts
On July 3 in history, the Battle of Gettysburg ended, the FDIC made its first payment, Jackie Robinson entered the Hall of Fame, and “Back to the Future” premiered. (READ MORE)
June 30 in History: Michigan Territory Is Organized, the Detroit Lions Are Born, and the First Corvette Rolls Off the Line
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June 28 in History: Labor Day Becomes a Holiday, the Mackinac Bridge Is Dedicated, and the World’s First Commercial Satellite Communications Service Begins
On June 28 in history, Labor Day became a U.S. holiday, the Mackinac Bridge was dedicated, and satellite communications began. (READ MORE)
June 16 in History: Ford Motor Company Begins, America’s First Roller Coaster Opens, and Space Invaders Arrives
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June 6 in History: D-Day, the First Drive-In Theater, and the Opening of Meijer Thrifty Acres
On June 6 in history, Allied troops landed at Normandy on D-Day, the first drive-in theater opened, Chrysler was founded, and Meijer opened its first Thrifty Acres store. (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)