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 8 in History: Nixon Announces His Resignation, the Wright Brothers Fly Before the Public, and Grand Rapids Gets TV
On August 8 in history, Richard Nixon announced his resignation, Wilbur Wright made the Wright brothers’ first public flight, and Grand Rapids’ first television station began broadcasting. (READ MORE)
August 7 in History: The Purple Heart Is Created, IBM Unveils the Harvard Mark I, and Philippe Petit Walks Between the Twin Towers
On August 7 in history, George Washington created the Purple Heart’s predecessor, IBM unveiled the Harvard Mark I, Philippe Petit crossed the Twin Towers, and Barry Bonds broke Hank Aaron’s home run record. (READ MORE)
August 5 in History: The Mayflower Departs, “American Bandstand” Goes National, and NASA Launches Juno
On August 5 in history, the Mayflower departed England, American Bandstand premiered nationwide, NASA launched Juno, and the Statue of Liberty’s cornerstone was laid. (READ MORE)
August 4 in History: Anne Frank Is Arrested, the Billboard Hot 100 Debuts, and the U.S. Coast Guard Begins
On August 4 in history, Anne Frank was arrested, Billboard launched the Hot 100, the U.S. Coast Guard traces its origins to the Revenue Cutter Service, and Grand Rapids elected its first female mayor. (READ MORE)
August 3 in History: Columbus Sets Sail, the NBA Is Formed, and USS Nautilus Reaches the North Pole
On August 3 in history, Christopher Columbus began his famous voyage, the NBA was formed, USS Nautilus crossed beneath the North Pole, and NASA launched the Messenger spacecraft. (READ MORE)