On July 7 in history, sliced bread was sold for the first time, Amazon was founded, Sandra Day O’Connor was nominated to the Supreme Court, and Elvis received his first radio airplay. (READ MORE)
July 6 in History: The Republican Party Holds Its First Convention, the First MLB All-Star Game, and Pokémon Go Launches
On July 6 in history, the Republican Party held its first convention, the first MLB All-Star Game was played, Anne Frank went into hiding, and Pokémon Go was released. (READ MORE)
June 30 in History: Michigan Territory Is Organized, the Detroit Lions Are Born, and the First Corvette Rolls Off the Line
Here is what has happened on June 30. (READ MORE)
June 28 in History: Labor Day Becomes a Holiday, the Mackinac Bridge Is Dedicated, and the World’s First Commercial Satellite Communications Service Begins
On June 28 in history, Labor Day became a U.S. holiday, the Mackinac Bridge was dedicated, and satellite communications began. (READ MORE)
June 25 in History: Custer’s Last Stand, Microsoft Incorporates, and Michael Jackson Dies
On June 25 in history, Custer’s Last Stand occurred, Microsoft incorporated, Windows 98 launched, and Michael Jackson died unexpectedly. (READ MORE)
June 24 in History: The NFL Is Named, Apple Releases iPhone 4, and Roe v. Wade Is Overturned
On June 24 in history, the NFL got its name, Apple released the iPhone 4, the UFO craze began, and the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. (READ MORE)
How a Milk Spill in Michigan Changed Driving Forever
Michigan helped introduce painted center lines on roads after a simple milk wagon spill inspired one of the most important traffic safety ideas in history.