On July 26 in history, Benjamin Franklin became the first U.S. Postmaster General, the Americans with Disabilities Act became law, Solar Impulse 2 completed its historic flight, and Grand Rapids made electrical history. (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 24 in History: Detroit Is Founded, Apollo 11 Returns to Earth, and Nixon Turns Over the Watergate Tapes
On July 24 in history, Detroit was founded, Apollo 11 returned safely to Earth, the Supreme Court ordered Nixon to release the Watergate tapes, and Grand Rapids turned on its first electric lights. (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)
July 22 in History: Wiley Post Flies Around the World, The Pentagon Is Unveiled, and the Century’s Longest Solar Eclipse Occurs
On July 22 in history, Wiley Post completed the first solo flight around the world, the Pentagon’s plans were unveiled, John Dillinger was killed, and the century’s longest total solar eclipse occurred. (READ MORE)
July 20 in History: Apollo 11 Lands on the Moon, Ford Ships Its First Car, and Viking 1 Reaches Mars
On July 20 in history, Apollo 11 landed on the Moon, Ford shipped its first automobile, Viking 1 landed on Mars, and the first Special Olympics Summer Games were held. (READ MORE)
July 19 in History: The Rosetta Stone Is Found, Apollo 11 Orbits the Moon, and GPS Is Born
On July 19 in history, the Rosetta Stone was discovered, Apollo 11 entered lunar orbit, the first GPS signal was transmitted, and Marilyn Monroe filmed her first screen test. (READ MORE)