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)
August 9 in History: Nixon Resigns, the Nagasaki Bombing, and Gerald Ford Becomes President
On August 9 in history, Richard Nixon resigned, Gerald Ford became president, Nagasaki was bombed, Jesse Owens won his fourth Olympic gold medal, and Shark Tank premiered. (READ MORE)
July 29 in History: NASA Is Created, the Interstate Highway System Begins, and Charles Marries Diana
On July 29 in history, Congress authorized NASA, the Interstate Highway System was created, Prince Charles married Lady Diana, and General Motors purchased Cadillac. (READ MORE)
July 14 in History: The Tape Measure Is Patented, Jane Goodall Begins Her Research, and New Horizons Reaches Pluto
On July 14 in history, the tape measure was patented, Jane Goodall began studying chimpanzees, “The Blair Witch Project” premiered, and New Horizons explored Pluto. (READ MORE)