On October 3 in history, Edgar Allan Poe was found mysteriously ill, Lincoln proclaimed Thanksgiving, “Mickey Mouse Club” debuted, and “Somewhere in Time” opened. (READ MORE)
September 21 in History: Yes, Virginia, The Hobbit Arrives & Monday Night Football Debuts
On September 21 in history, “Yes, Virginia” was published, The Hobbit debuted, Monday Night Football premiered, and NASA’s Galileo mission ended at Jupiter. (READ MORE)
September 20 in History: Billie Jean King Wins, Fonzie Jumps the Shark & Ripken’s Streak Ends
On September 20 in history, Billie Jean King won the Battle of the Sexes, Fonzie jumped the shark, Cal Ripken’s streak ended, and the iPhone 5s went on sale. (READ MORE)
July 11 in History: Alexander Hamilton’s Duel, “To Kill a Mockingbird” Is Published, and the Gus Macker Tournament Begins
On July 11 in history, Alexander Hamilton died in a duel, “To Kill a Mockingbird” was published, Telstar transmitted the first transatlantic TV signal, and the Gus Macker tournament began. (READ MORE)