On June 4 in history, Henry Ford tested his Quadricycle, the Apple II went on sale, SpaceX launched Falcon 9, and the Cleveland Indians forfeited the infamous 10 Cent Beer Night game. (READ MORE)
May 1, 1926: How Henry Ford Helped Create the 40-Hour Workweek
On May 1, 1926, Henry Ford introduced the five-day, 40-hour workweek—an idea that reshaped American labor and started in Michigan.
April 29, 1813: The Simple Invention That Helped Build Michigan’s Auto Empire
An early rubber patent on April 29, 1813 helped lay the foundation for Michigan’s automotive industry, where rubber became essential to building cars.
March 20, 1897: The Detroit Dime Store That Became Kmart
Kmart began as a small Detroit dime store in 1897. Today, only a handful of stores remain — but its impact on retail is everywhere.
September 30 in History: Babe Ruth Hits 60, Nautilus Goes Nuclear & “The Flintstones” Debut
On September 30 in history, Babe Ruth hit home run 60, USS Nautilus was commissioned, “The Flintstones” debuted, and Roberto Clemente recorded his 3,000th hit. (READ MORE)
September 29 in History: CERN Is Born, Tylenol Tragedy & America Returns to Space
On September 29 in history, CERN was established, the Tylenol poisonings changed consumer packaging, “Discovery” returned America to space, and Nintendo 64 debuted. (READ MORE)
September 28 in History: Around the World by Air, Penicillin & SpaceX Reaches Orbit
On September 28 in history, the first around-the-world flight was completed, penicillin was discovered, Betty Ford underwent breast cancer surgery, and SpaceX reached orbit. (READ MORE)