On October 29 in history, Black Tuesday rocked Wall Street, ARPANET sent its first message, and John Glenn returned to space at age 77. (READ MORE)
October 18 in History: Alaska Becomes American, Transistor Radio Debuts & a Grand Rapids Native Makes Space History
On October 18 in history, Alaska became American territory, the transistor radio debuted, and Grand Rapids native Christina Koch made spacewalk history. (READ MORE)
September 21 in History: Yes, Virginia, The Hobbit Arrives & Monday Night Football Debuts
On September 21 in history, “Yes, Virginia” was published, The Hobbit debuted, Monday Night Football premiered, and NASA’s Galileo mission ended at Jupiter. (READ MORE)
August 28 in History: Pepsi Gets Its Name, Radio Advertising Begins & MLK Has a Dream
On August 28 in history, Pepsi-Cola got its name, UPS began with a $100 loan, the first paid radio commercial aired, and Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his “I Have a Dream” speech. (READ MORE)