On August 24 in history, British forces burned Washington, Amelia Earhart flew nonstop across America, Windows 95 debuted, and Pluto was reclassified as a dwarf planet. (READ MORE)
August 23 in History: Grand Rapids’ Streetcars End, Earth Is Photographed from the Moon & “Survivor” Makes TV History
On August 23 in history, Grand Rapids’ last streetcar made its final run, Earth was photographed from lunar orbit, “That ’70s Show” debuted, and the first winner of “Survivor” was revealed. (READ MORE)
August 22 in History: The Geneva Convention Is Adopted, Cadillac Is Founded & Miguel Cabrera Hits 500
On August 22 in history, the first Geneva Convention was adopted, Cadillac was founded in Detroit, the theft of the Mona Lisa was announced, and Miguel Cabrera hit his 500th home run. (READ MORE)
August 21 in History: Hawaii Becomes the 50th State, Motown Makes History & America Goes Dark
On August 21 in history, Hawaii became the 50th state, Motown released “Please Mr. Postman,” Dirty Dancing opened in theaters, and the Great American Eclipse crossed America. (READ MORE)
August 20 in History: Natural Selection Published, Detroit Radio Makes History & Voyager 2 Launches
On August 20 in history, Darwin and Wallace’s work on natural selection was published, Detroit’s 8MK began broadcasting, Voyager 2 launched, and “Saved by the Bell” debuted on NBC. (READ MORE)
August 19 in History: Indy Motor Speedway Hosts Its First Race, Kalamazoo Makes History & Google Goes Public
On August 19 in history, Indianapolis Motor Speedway held its first auto race, Kalamazoo opened the nation’s first downtown pedestrian mall, the Beatles began a North American tour, and Google went public. (READ MORE)
August 18 in History: Women Win the Vote, Jimi Hendrix Closes Woodstock & Larry Bird Retires
On August 18 in history, the 19th Amendment achieved ratification, Jimi Hendrix closed Woodstock, Larry Bird announced his retirement, and Microsoft Flight Simulator launched. (READ MORE)