On September 5 in history, Michigan’s Great Thumb Fire struck, the first Labor Day was celebrated, the first Mackinac Bridge Walk took place, and Voyager 1 launched. (READ MORE)
August 11 in History: Mars’ Moons, Hedy Lamarr’s Invention & Mall of America Opens
Discover what happened on August 11 in history, including the discovery of Mars’ moons, Hedy Lamarr’s groundbreaking communications patent, the opening of the Mall of America, and other memorable events. (READ MORE)
July 26 in History: Benjamin Franklin Becomes Postmaster General, the ADA Is Signed, and Solar Impulse 2 Circles the Globe
On July 26 in history, Benjamin Franklin became the first U.S. Postmaster General, the Americans with Disabilities Act became law, Solar Impulse 2 completed its historic flight, and Grand Rapids made electrical history. (READ MORE)
July 22 in History: Wiley Post Flies Around the World, The Pentagon Is Unveiled, and the Century’s Longest Solar Eclipse Occurs
On July 22 in history, Wiley Post completed the first solo flight around the world, the Pentagon’s plans were unveiled, John Dillinger was killed, and the century’s longest total solar eclipse occurred. (READ MORE)
June 8 in History: Universal Pictures Is Founded, “Ghostbusters” Debuts, and Michigan’s Deadliest Tornado Strikes
On June 8 in history, Universal Pictures was founded, Babe Ruth hit a legendary home run in Detroit, Michigan’s deadliest tornado struck Beecher, and “Ghostbusters” premiered. (READ MORE)