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)
August 5 in History: The Mayflower Departs, “American Bandstand” Goes National, and NASA Launches Juno
On August 5 in history, the Mayflower departed England, American Bandstand premiered nationwide, NASA launched Juno, and the Statue of Liberty’s cornerstone was laid. (READ MORE)
August 2 in History: The Declaration of Independence Is Signed, Calvin Coolidge Becomes President, and Iraq Invades Kuwait
On August 2 in history, the Declaration of Independence was formally signed, Calvin Coolidge became president, Iraq invaded Kuwait, and John F. Kennedy rescued his PT-109 crew. (READ MORE)
July 16 in History: Apollo 11 Launches, Disneyland Opens, and the First Atomic Bomb Test
On July 16 in history, Apollo 11 launched to the Moon, Disneyland opened, the first atomic bomb was tested, and Amazon sold its first book. (READ MORE)
July 12 in History: The Medal of Honor Is Authorized, Elvis Signs with Sun Records, and “Family Feud” Debuts
On July 12 in history, the Medal of Honor was authorized, Elvis Presley signed with Sun Records, the Rolling Stones played their first concert, and “Family Feud” debuted. (READ MORE)
September 27, 1999: Final Game at Tiger Stadium
September 27, 1999 was a Monday. It was a sunny afternoon. Down at the intersection of Michigan and Trumbull in Detroit, it would be the final major league baseball game ever played at Tiger Stadium. (READ MORE)
Are You “1 in 82”?, Tigers Play Tonight, An Interesting Name for a Football Team, a Color Clock, What’s it Called?, Standale’s Big Sid
Interesting Coronavirus Numbers, The Tigers are Back in Action, a New Name for the Former Washington Redskins, a Clock For Your Computer, Big Sid, and More! (READ MORE)