On September 26 in history, Einstein’s theory of relativity was published, Kennedy and Nixon debated on TV, Abbey Road arrived, and a nuclear false alarm was detected. (READ MORE)
September 25 in History: Michigan State Fair Begins, Tommy John Surgery & a Grand Rapids Radio Move
On September 25 in history, Congress proposed the Bill of Rights, Michigan’s first State Fair opened, Tommy John surgery was pioneered, and Rick, Darla & Scott moved to WGRD. (READ MORE)
September 24 in History: Doolittle Flies Blind, Nevermind Arrives & Asteroid Samples Return
On September 24 in history, Jimmy Doolittle flew by instruments, the nuclear-powered USS Enterprise launched, Nirvana released Nevermind, and asteroid samples returned to Earth. (READ MORE)
September 23 in History: Neptune Is Discovered, Detroit Lions Debut & NASA Loses Mars Orbiter
On September 23 in history, Lewis and Clark returned home, Neptune was discovered, the Detroit Lions debuted, and NASA lost the Mars Climate Orbiter. (READ MORE)
September 17 in History: The Constitution Is Signed, the NFL Is Born & “Enterprise” Debuts
On September 17 in history, the U.S. Constitution was signed, the Battle of Antietam was fought, the organization that became the NFL was formed, and Space Shuttle Enterprise debuted. (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)
September 12 in History: Grand Rapids Takes Flight, “The Monkees” Debut & Mae Jemison Makes History
On September 12 in history, an early airplane flew over Grand Rapids, “The Monkees” debuted, Mae Jemison made history in space, and NASA announced Voyager 1 had reached interstellar space. (READ MORE)