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June 15 in History: George Washington Takes Command, Pizza Hut is Founded, and Microsoft Retires Internet Explorer
On June 15 in history, George Washington took command of the Continental Army, Michigan gained the Upper Peninsula, Pizza Hut was founded, and Internet Explorer was retired by Microsoft. (READ MORE)
June 14 in History: The U.S. Flag is Adopted, the Army is Born, and Grand Rapids Unveils La Grande Vitesse
On June 14 in history, the U.S. Army was founded, the American flag was adopted, Univac became the first commercial computer, and Grand Rapids unveiled La Grande Vitesse. (READ MORE)
June 12 in History: Anne Frank’s Diary, Reagan’s Berlin Wall Challenge, and Digital TV Takes Over
On June 12 in history, Anne Frank received her diary, interracial marriage bans were struck down, Reagan challenged the Berlin Wall, and digital television officially replaced analog broadcasting. (READ MORE)
June 11 in History: Detroit Burns, “E.T.” Opens, and “American Idol” Debuts
On June 11 in history, a fire devastated Detroit, FM radio was publicly demonstrated, “E.T.” premiered, and “American Idol” debuted on television. (READ MORE)
June 6 in History: D-Day, the First Drive-In Theater, and the Opening of Meijer Thrifty Acres
On June 6 in history, Allied troops landed at Normandy on D-Day, the first drive-in theater opened, Chrysler was founded, and Meijer opened its first Thrifty Acres store. (READ MORE)
June 1, 1879: The Day Grand Rapids Fired the Boys and Hired the Girls
Grand Rapids telephone companies replaced boy switchboard operators with women in 1879 after complaints that the boys were leaving their posts to play marbles.