On October 20 in history, the Louisiana Purchase was approved, Bigfoot was reportedly filmed, the Sydney Opera House opened, and a Michigan man survived Niagara Falls. (READ MORE)
August 22 in History: The Geneva Convention Is Adopted, Cadillac Is Founded & Miguel Cabrera Hits 500
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)
July 29 in History: NASA Is Created, the Interstate Highway System Begins, and Charles Marries Diana
On July 29 in history, Congress authorized NASA, the Interstate Highway System was created, Prince Charles married Lady Diana, and General Motors purchased Cadillac. (READ MORE)
July 24 in History: Detroit Is Founded, Apollo 11 Returns to Earth, and Nixon Turns Over the Watergate Tapes
On July 24 in history, Detroit was founded, Apollo 11 returned safely to Earth, the Supreme Court ordered Nixon to release the Watergate tapes, and Grand Rapids turned on its first electric lights. (READ MORE)