On July 20 in history, Apollo 11 landed on the Moon, Ford shipped its first automobile, Viking 1 landed on Mars, and the first Special Olympics Summer Games were held. (READ MORE)
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)
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)