On September 3 in history, the Revolutionary War ended, Malcolm Campbell broke the 300-mph barrier, Viking 2 landed on Mars, and eBay began as AuctionWeb. (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)
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)
August 14 in History: Social Security Begins, World War II Ends & “Rocky Horror” Premieres
On August 14 in history, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act, Japan surrendered to end World War II, “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” premiered, and Michigan began requiring drivers to carry licenses. (READ MORE)
August 10 in History: The Smithsonian Is Chartered, Mount Rushmore Is Dedicated, and Ruth Bader Ginsburg Joins the Supreme Court
On August 10 in history, Congress chartered the Smithsonian Institution, Mount Rushmore was dedicated, Ruth Bader Ginsburg joined the Supreme Court, and Michael Phelps won his first of eight Olympic gold medals. (READ MORE)
August 1 in History: MTV Debuts, Spider-Man Swings into Comics, and Colorado Joins the Union
On August 1 in history, MTV debuted, Spider-Man first appeared in Marvel Comics, Colorado became a state, and the I-35W bridge collapsed in Minneapolis. (READ MORE)
March 7, 1985: “We Are The World” Debuts on Radio
“We Are the World” debuted March 7, 1985. Learn the story behind the USA for Africa charity song written by Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie and the legendary artists who recorded it. (READ MORE)