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)
August 24 in History: Washington Burns, Windows 95 Debuts & Pluto Loses Planet Status
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 12 in History: Edison Invents the Phonograph, “The Wizard of Oz” Premieres & IBM Releases the PC
On August 12 in history, Thomas Edison invented the phonograph, “The Wizard of Oz” premiered, IBM released the Personal Computer, and Charles Lindbergh visited Grand Rapids during his nationwide tour. (READ MORE)
July 16 in History: Apollo 11 Launches, Disneyland Opens, and the First Atomic Bomb Test
On July 16 in history, Apollo 11 launched to the Moon, Disneyland opened, the first atomic bomb was tested, and Amazon sold its first book. (READ MORE)
Go Vote, The Library is Re-Opening, Don’t Jump in the Lake, a Celebrity Death, What’s it Called?, Chocolate Chip Cookie Day
Don’t Forget to Vote Today, The Library is Re-Opening, Perhaps You Don’t Want To “Jump In The Lake” Today, a Celebrity Death, What’s it Called? and More! (READ MORE)