On August 29 in history, Goodyear was founded, the Beatles played their final ticketed concert, Netflix was founded, and Hurricane Katrina devastated the Gulf Coast. (READ MORE)
August 18 in History: Women Win the Vote, Jimi Hendrix Closes Woodstock & Larry Bird Retires
On August 18 in history, the 19th Amendment achieved ratification, Jimi Hendrix closed Woodstock, Larry Bird announced his retirement, and Microsoft Flight Simulator launched. (READ MORE)
August 16 in History: Detroit Surrenders, Sports Illustrated Debuts & Elvis Presley Dies
On August 16 in history, Detroit surrendered to British forces, “Sports Illustrated” published its first issue, Joseph Kittinger made his record-setting parachute jump, and Elvis Presley died at age 42. (READ MORE)
June 7, 1982: Elvis’ Graceland
It was on June 7th, back in 1982 that Elvis Presley’s mansion, Graceland, was opened to the public. (READ MORE)
June 7 in History: The Battle of Midway Ends, the Edmund Fitzgerald Launches, and the Red Wings Win the Stanley Cup
On June 7 in history, the Battle of Midway ended, the Edmund Fitzgerald was launched, Graceland opened to the public, and the Detroit Red Wings won the Stanley Cup. (READ MORE)
June 3 in History: America’s First Spacewalk, Graceland Opens, and the Army is Created
On June 3 in history, the U.S. Army was created, astronaut Edward White completed America’s first spacewalk, Graceland opened to tourists, and Mike Ilitch bought the Detroit Red Wings. (READ MORE)
A Memorial Service Visitor, Thanksgiving Dinner Candy, State Park Rentals, 130 Degrees, Black and White
My Sister’s Memorial Service, Candy that tastes like Turkey? Rent from the DNR, “How Hot was It?”, Black and White, and More! (READ MORE)