On August 17 in history, Robert Fulton launched commercial steamboat service, “Animal Farm” was published, the first commercial CDs began production, and Michael Phelps won his eighth Olympic gold medal. (READ MORE)
August 8 in History: Nixon Announces His Resignation, the Wright Brothers Fly Before the Public, and Grand Rapids Gets TV
On August 8 in history, Richard Nixon announced his resignation, Wilbur Wright made the Wright brothers’ first public flight, and Grand Rapids’ first television station began broadcasting. (READ MORE)
July 14 in History: The Tape Measure Is Patented, Jane Goodall Begins Her Research, and New Horizons Reaches Pluto
On July 14 in history, the tape measure was patented, Jane Goodall began studying chimpanzees, “The Blair Witch Project” premiered, and New Horizons explored Pluto. (READ MORE)