On October 22 in history, the SS Milwaukee sank in Lake Michigan, JFK addressed the Cuban Missile Crisis, and Detroit’s Supremes made music history. (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)
July 30 in History: Corn Flakes Are Invented, Medicare Becomes Law, and Apollo 15 Explores the Moon
On July 30 in history, Corn Flakes were invented, Medicare became law, Apollo 15 explored the Moon, Jimmy Hoffa disappeared, and NASA launched the Mars 2020 mission. (READ MORE)
July 25 in History: Viking 1 Photographs the Face on Mars, the First IVF Baby Is Born, and AC/DC Releases “Back in Black”
On July 25 in history, Viking 1 photographed the “Face on Mars,” the world’s first IVF baby was born, AC/DC released “Back in Black”, and Michigan experienced its worst environmental disaster. (READ MORE)
July 23 in History: Ford Sells Its First Car, Detroit’s Riot Begins, and Landsat 1 Launches
On July 23 in history, Ford sold its first automobile, the Detroit riot began, Landsat 1 launched into orbit, and Diet Coke was introduced. (READ MORE)