On August 10 in history, Congress chartered the Smithsonian Institution, Mount Rushmore was dedicated, Ruth Bader Ginsburg joined the Supreme Court, and Michael Phelps won his first of eight Olympic gold medals. (READ MORE)
The Massive 1883 Grand Rapids Log Jam
In 1883, heavy rains unleashed 150 million board feet of timber into the Grand River, creating one of the largest log jams in American history right through downtown Grand Rapids.
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)
July 7 in History: Sliced Bread Debuts, Sandra Day O’Connor Nominated, and Amazon Is Founded
On July 7 in history, sliced bread was sold for the first time, Amazon was founded, Sandra Day O’Connor was nominated to the Supreme Court, and Elvis received his first radio airplay. (READ MORE)
July 4 in History: America Declares Independence, the Freedom of Information Act Is Signed, and Mars Pathfinder Lands
On July 4 in history, America approved the Declaration of Independence, the 50-star flag debuted, the Freedom of Information Act was signed, and Mars Pathfinder landed on Mars. (READ MORE)
June 19 in History: Juneteenth, the FCC Is Created, and NASCAR Holds Its First Race
On June 19 in history, Juneteenth was born in Texas, the FCC was established, NASCAR held its first race, and “Garfield” first appeared in newspapers. (READ MORE)
June 16 in History: Ford Motor Company Begins, America’s First Roller Coaster Opens, and Space Invaders Arrives
Here is what has happened on June 16. (READ MORE)