On September 13 in history, Central Michigan University opened, Luna 2 reached the Moon, “Scooby-Doo” debuted on television, and “Super Mario Bros.” was released. (READ MORE)
September 12 in History: Grand Rapids Takes Flight, “The Monkees” Debut & Mae Jemison Makes History
On September 12 in history, an early airplane flew over Grand Rapids, “The Monkees” debuted, Mae Jemison made history in space, and NASA announced Voyager 1 had reached interstellar space. (READ MORE)
September 11 in History: The Pentagon Begins, Carol Burnett Debuts & America Is Attacked
On September 11 in history, construction began on the Pentagon, “The Carol Burnett Show” debuted, Pete Rose broke Ty Cobb’s hit record, and America suffered the 9/11 terrorist attacks. (READ MORE)
September 10 in History: TV Dinners Arrive, Jeopardy! Debuts & Polaris Dawn Launches
On September 10 in history, Elias Howe patented his sewing machine, Swanson introduced the TV dinner, “Jeopardy!” debuted with Alex Trebek, and Polaris Dawn launched. (READ MORE)
September 9 in History: The First Computer Bug, Elvis on “Ed Sullivan” & Dreamcast Debuts
On September 9 in history, California became the 31st state, an actual computer bug was discovered, Elvis appeared on “Ed Sullivan”, and the Sega Dreamcast debuted. (READ MORE)
September 8 in History: Galveston Hurricane, “Star Trek” Debuts & Queen Elizabeth II Dies
On September 8 in history, the Galveston hurricane devastated Texas, Star Trek debuted on television, Mark McGwire broke Roger Maris’ record, and Queen Elizabeth II died. (READ MORE)
September 7 in History: Electronic TV Arrives, a Michigan “Spaceman” Soars & ESPN Debuts
On September 7 in history, Uncle Sam became a symbol of America, electronic television was demonstrated, Michigan’s Iven Kincheloe set an altitude record, and ESPN debuted. (READ MORE)