On August 12 in history, Thomas Edison invented the phonograph, “The Wizard of Oz” premiered, IBM released the Personal Computer, and Charles Lindbergh visited Grand Rapids during his nationwide tour. (READ MORE)
July 31 in History: The First U.S. Patent Is Issued, Apollo 15 Drives on the Moon, and the Game Boy Arrives in America
On July 31 in history, the first U.S. patent was issued, Apollo 15 astronauts drove the Lunar Roving Vehicle, the Game Boy launched in America, and Michael Phelps set an Olympic record. (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 13 in History: The Hollywood Sign Is Dedicated, the Nixon Tapes Are Revealed, and Live Aid Unites the World
On July 13 in history, the Hollywood Sign was dedicated, the Nixon tapes were revealed, Live Aid concerts took place, and the MLB All-Star Game was played outside the U.S. for the first time. (READ MORE)
George H.W. Bush
Former President George Herbert Walker Bush passed away on Friday, November 30th, 2018 at the age of 94. (READ MORE)