On September 4 in history, Edison began supplying electricity in New York, Ford introduced the Edsel, Mark Spitz won his seventh gold medal, and Google was founded. (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)
August 19 in History: Indy Motor Speedway Hosts Its First Race, Kalamazoo Makes History & Google Goes Public
On August 19 in history, Indianapolis Motor Speedway held its first auto race, Kalamazoo opened the nation’s first downtown pedestrian mall, the Beatles began a North American tour, and Google went public. (READ MORE)
August 5 in History: The Mayflower Departs, “American Bandstand” Goes National, and NASA Launches Juno
On August 5 in history, the Mayflower departed England, American Bandstand premiered nationwide, NASA launched Juno, and the Statue of Liberty’s cornerstone was laid. (READ MORE)
Random Thoughts for Friday, May 29th, 2020
Updated Coronavirus Numbers for Michigan, More Cancellations, a Closed Freeway, No Screaming on Roller Coasters, Another Use for Blow Up Dolls, and More! (READ MORE)
Random Thoughts for Thursday, May 28th, 2020
Updated Coronavirus Numbers for Michigan, Remembering the “Wyoming Riddler”, Blast Off Delayed, Most Googled Words, and It Is Hamburger Day! (READ MORE)