On November 4 in history, Faygo began in Detroit, King Tut’s tomb was discovered, and the Iran hostage crisis began in Tehran. (READ MORE)
November 2 in History: Grand Rapids’ First Woman Legislator, Michigan’s Bottle Bill & Cubs World Series Victory
On November 2 in history, Grand Rapids’ Eva Hamilton made history, Michigan approved its Bottle Bill, and the Cubs ended a 108-year World Series drought. (READ MORE)
November 1 in History: Mackinac Bridge Opens, Detroit–Windsor Tunnel Dedicated & Seabiscuit Wins
On November 1 in history, the Mackinac Bridge opened, the Detroit–Windsor Tunnel was dedicated, and Seabiscuit defeated War Admiral. (READ MORE)
October 17 in History: London Floods with Beer, the White House Gets Its Name & an Earthquake Strikes
On October 17 in history, the London Beer Flood struck, the White House received its official name, Al Capone was convicted, and the Loma Prieta earthquake hit California. (READ MORE)
October 6 in History: The Talkies Arrive, Pictured Rocks Makes History & Instagram Launches
On October 6 in history, “The Jazz Singer” ushered in the talkies, Pictured Rocks made history, the Lions debuted at the Silverdome, and Instagram launched. (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)
August 5 in History: The Mayflower Departs, “American Bandstand” Goes National, and NASA Launches Juno
On August 5 in history, the Mayflower departed England, American Bandstand premiered nationwide, NASA launched Juno, and the Statue of Liberty’s cornerstone was laid. (READ MORE)