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)
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 8 in History: The Ice Cream Sundae Is Created, “The Wall Street Journal” Debuts, and Twister Is Patented
On July 8 in history, the ice cream sundae was created, “The Wall Street Journal” was first published, Twister received its patent, and Space Shuttle Atlantis began the final shuttle mission. (READ MORE)