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 20 in History: Natural Selection Published, Detroit Radio Makes History & Voyager 2 Launches
On August 20 in history, Darwin and Wallace’s work on natural selection was published, Detroit’s 8MK began broadcasting, Voyager 2 launched, and “Saved by the Bell” debuted on NBC. (READ MORE)
August 12 in History: Edison Invents the Phonograph, “The Wizard of Oz” Premieres & IBM Releases the PC
On August 12 in history, Thomas Edison invented the phonograph, “The Wizard of Oz” premiered, IBM released the Personal Computer, and Charles Lindbergh visited Grand Rapids during his nationwide tour. (READ MORE)
July 18 in History: Intel Is Founded, Nadia Comaneci Scores a Perfect 10, and Detroit Files for Bankruptcy
On July 18 in history, Intel was founded, Nadia Comaneci earned the first Olympic perfect 10, Detroit filed for bankruptcy, and “The Dark Knight” premiered. (READ MORE)
July 17 in History: Apollo and Soyuz Dock, Joe DiMaggio’s Streak Ends, and Disneyland Is Dedicated
On July 17 in history, Apollo and Soyuz docked in space, Joe DiMaggio’s record hitting streak ended, Walt Disney dedicated Disneyland, and the B-2 Stealth Bomber made its first flight. (READ MORE)
July 6 in History: The Republican Party Holds Its First Convention, the First MLB All-Star Game, and Pokémon Go Launches
On July 6 in history, the Republican Party held its first convention, the first MLB All-Star Game was played, Anne Frank went into hiding, and Pokémon Go was released. (READ MORE)
June 12 in History: Anne Frank’s Diary, Reagan’s Berlin Wall Challenge, and Digital TV Takes Over
On June 12 in history, Anne Frank received her diary, interracial marriage bans were struck down, Reagan challenged the Berlin Wall, and digital television officially replaced analog broadcasting. (READ MORE)