On September 27 in history, the first Model T was built, “Silent Spring” was published, Mars Pathfinder sent its final data, and Tiger Stadium hosted its final Tigers game. (READ MORE)
September 23 in History: Neptune Is Discovered, Detroit Lions Debut & NASA Loses Mars Orbiter
On September 23 in history, Lewis and Clark returned home, Neptune was discovered, the Detroit Lions debuted, and NASA lost the Mars Climate Orbiter. (READ MORE)
August 12 in History: Edison Invents the Phonograph, “The Wizard of Oz” Premieres & IBM Releases the PC
On August 12 in history, Thomas Edison invented the phonograph, “The Wizard of Oz” premiered, IBM released the Personal Computer, and Charles Lindbergh visited Grand Rapids during his nationwide tour. (READ MORE)
June 22 in History: The GI Bill Is Signed, Joe Louis Wins the Title, and Pluto’s Moon Charon Is Discovered
On June 22 in history, the GI Bill was signed, Joe Louis became heavyweight champion, Pluto’s moon Charon was discovered, and the Cuyahoga River fire changed environmental policy. (READ MORE)
June 20 in History: “Jaws” Premieres, West Virginia Joins the Union, and “The Ed Sullivan Show” Debuts
On June 20 in history, Samuel Morse patented the telegraph, West Virginia joined the Union, “The Ed Sullivan Show” debuted, and “Jaws” changed movie history forever. (READ MORE)
June 17 in History: Statue of Liberty Arrives, Watergate Break-In, and Juneteenth Becomes a Federal Holiday
On June 17 in history, the Statue of Liberty arrived in New York, the Watergate scandal began, Nixon declared the War on Drugs, and Juneteenth became a federal holiday. (READ MORE)
June 15 in History: George Washington Takes Command, Pizza Hut is Founded, and Microsoft Retires Internet Explorer
On June 15 in history, George Washington took command of the Continental Army, Michigan gained the Upper Peninsula, Pizza Hut was founded, and Internet Explorer was retired by Microsoft. (READ MORE)