On September 22 in history, Lincoln issued the Preliminary Emancipation Proclamation, National Geographic debuted, Willie Mays hit home run 600, and Friends premiered. (READ MORE)
September 18, 1981: Dedication of the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum
September 18, 1981 — wow, there was so much going on in downtown Grand Rapids to prepare for the dedication of the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum. (READ MORE)
September 18 in History: The Air Force Is Born, Voyager Looks Home & Ford Museum Opens
On September 18 in history, Washington laid the Capitol cornerstone, the U.S. Air Force was established, Voyager photographed Earth and the Moon, and the Ford Museum opened. (READ MORE)
September 17 in History: The Constitution Is Signed, the NFL Is Born & “Enterprise” Debuts
On September 17 in history, the U.S. Constitution was signed, the Battle of Antietam was fought, the organization that became the NFL was formed, and Space Shuttle Enterprise debuted. (READ MORE)
September 16 in History: General Motors Is Born, Xerox Changes the Office & “Frasier” Debuts
On September 16 in history, General Motors was founded in Flint, the Xerox 914 debuted, construction began on the Sault Ste. Marie International Bridge, and “Frasier” premiered. (READ MORE)
September 8 in History: Galveston Hurricane, “Star Trek” Debuts & Queen Elizabeth II Dies
On September 8 in history, the Galveston hurricane devastated Texas, Star Trek debuted on television, Mark McGwire broke Roger Maris’ record, and Queen Elizabeth II died. (READ MORE)
September 5 in History: Michigan’s Thumb Fire, the First Mackinac Bridge Walk & Voyager 1
On September 5 in history, Michigan’s Great Thumb Fire struck, the first Labor Day was celebrated, the first Mackinac Bridge Walk took place, and Voyager 1 launched. (READ MORE)