On November 5 in history, Michigan women won voting rights, George Foreman made boxing history, and Jennifer Granholm was elected governor. (READ MORE)
November 3 in History: Chevrolet Founded in Detroit, Laika Orbits Earth & Grand Rapids Fights to Save City Hall
On November 3 in history, Chevrolet was founded in Detroit, Laika orbited Earth aboard Sputnik 2, and Grand Rapids fought to save its old City Hall. (READ MORE)
October 29 in History: Black Tuesday, the Internet’s First Message & John Glenn Returns to Space
On October 29 in history, Black Tuesday rocked Wall Street, ARPANET sent its first message, and John Glenn returned to space at age 77. (READ MORE)
October 11 in History: Teddy Roosevelt Takes Flight, Apollo 7 Launches & “SNL” Debuts
On October 11 in history, Theodore Roosevelt took flight, Vatican II opened, Apollo 7 launched, and “Saturday Night Live” made its television debut. (READ MORE)
September 21 in History: Yes, Virginia, The Hobbit Arrives & Monday Night Football Debuts
On September 21 in history, “Yes, Virginia” was published, The Hobbit debuted, Monday Night Football premiered, and NASA’s Galileo mission ended at Jupiter. (READ MORE)
September 7 in History: Electronic TV Arrives, a Michigan “Spaceman” Soars & ESPN Debuts
On September 7 in history, Uncle Sam became a symbol of America, electronic television was demonstrated, Michigan’s Iven Kincheloe set an altitude record, and ESPN debuted. (READ MORE)
September 4 in History: Edison Powers New York, the Edsel Debuts & Google Is Founded
On September 4 in history, Edison began supplying electricity in New York, Ford introduced the Edsel, Mark Spitz won his seventh gold medal, and Google was founded. (READ MORE)