On September 28 in history, the first around-the-world flight was completed, penicillin was discovered, Betty Ford underwent breast cancer surgery, and SpaceX reached orbit. (READ MORE)
September 26 in History: Einstein’s Relativity, Abbey Road & a Nuclear False Alarm
On September 26 in history, Einstein’s theory of relativity was published, Kennedy and Nixon debated on TV, Abbey Road arrived, and a nuclear false alarm was detected. (READ MORE)
September 25 in History: Michigan State Fair Begins, Tommy John Surgery & a Grand Rapids Radio Move
On September 25 in history, Congress proposed the Bill of Rights, Michigan’s first State Fair opened, Tommy John surgery was pioneered, and Rick, Darla & Scott moved to WGRD. (READ MORE)
September 24 in History: Doolittle Flies Blind, Nevermind Arrives & Asteroid Samples Return
On September 24 in history, Jimmy Doolittle flew by instruments, the nuclear-powered USS Enterprise launched, Nirvana released Nevermind, and asteroid samples returned to Earth. (READ MORE)
September 22 in History: Emancipation Proclamation, National Geographic & Friends Debuts
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 19 in History: Michigan Finds Iron, Bissell Cleans Up & :-) Is Born
On September 19 in history, iron ore was discovered in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, Melville Bissell patented his carpet sweeper, 🙂 was born, and Queen Elizabeth II was laid to rest. (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)