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 27 in History: The First Model T, “Silent Spring” & Farewell to Tiger Stadium
On September 27 in history, the first Model T was built, “Silent Spring” was published, Mars Pathfinder sent its final data, and Tiger Stadium hosted its final Tigers game. (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 23 in History: Neptune Is Discovered, Detroit Lions Debut & NASA Loses Mars Orbiter
On September 23 in history, Lewis and Clark returned home, Neptune was discovered, the Detroit Lions debuted, and NASA lost the Mars Climate Orbiter. (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)