On August 16 in history, Detroit surrendered to British forces, “Sports Illustrated” published its first issue, Joseph Kittinger made his record-setting parachute jump, and Elvis Presley died at age 42. (READ MORE)
August 15 in History: Panama Canal Opens, “The Wizard of Oz” Premieres & Woodstock Begins
On August 15 in history, the Panama Canal opened to commercial traffic, “The Wizard of Oz” premiered in Hollywood, Woodstock began in New York, and Thomas Edison helped make “hello” the standard telephone greeting. (READ MORE)
August 4 in History: Anne Frank Is Arrested, the Billboard Hot 100 Debuts, and the U.S. Coast Guard Begins
On August 4 in history, Anne Frank was arrested, Billboard launched the Hot 100, the U.S. Coast Guard traces its origins to the Revenue Cutter Service, and Grand Rapids elected its first female mayor. (READ MORE)
July 30 in History: Corn Flakes Are Invented, Medicare Becomes Law, and Apollo 15 Explores the Moon
On July 30 in history, Corn Flakes were invented, Medicare became law, Apollo 15 explored the Moon, Jimmy Hoffa disappeared, and NASA launched the Mars 2020 mission. (READ MORE)
July 19 in History: The Rosetta Stone Is Found, Apollo 11 Orbits the Moon, and GPS Is Born
On July 19 in history, the Rosetta Stone was discovered, Apollo 11 entered lunar orbit, the first GPS signal was transmitted, and Marilyn Monroe filmed her first screen test. (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)
June 7, 1982: Elvis’ Graceland
It was on June 7th, back in 1982 that Elvis Presley’s mansion, Graceland, was opened to the public. (READ MORE)