On October 19 in history, Britain surrendered at Yorktown, Blockbuster opened its first store, Black Monday rocked Wall Street, and thieves robbed the Louvre. (READ MORE)
October 14 in History: Chuck Yeager Breaks the Sound Barrier & Felix Baumgartner Does It Again
On October 14 in history, Chuck Yeager broke the sound barrier, JFK helped inspire the Peace Corps in Michigan, the Tigers won the World Series, and Felix Baumgartner made his historic jump. (READ MORE)
September 17 in History: The Constitution Is Signed, the NFL Is Born & “Enterprise” Debuts
On September 17 in history, the U.S. Constitution was signed, the Battle of Antietam was fought, the organization that became the NFL was formed, and Space Shuttle Enterprise debuted. (READ MORE)
August 28 in History: Pepsi Gets Its Name, Radio Advertising Begins & MLK Has a Dream
On August 28 in history, Pepsi-Cola got its name, UPS began with a $100 loan, the first paid radio commercial aired, and Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his “I Have a Dream” speech. (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)
June 11 in History: Detroit Burns, “E.T.” Opens, and “American Idol” Debuts
On June 11 in history, a fire devastated Detroit, FM radio was publicly demonstrated, “E.T.” premiered, and “American Idol” debuted on television. (READ MORE)