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)
June 11 in History: Detroit Burns, “E.T.” Opens, and “American Idol” Debuts
On June 11 in history, a fire devastated Detroit, FM radio was publicly demonstrated, “E.T.” premiered, and “American Idol” debuted on television. (READ MORE)
June 8 in History: Universal Pictures Is Founded, “Ghostbusters” Debuts, and Michigan’s Deadliest Tornado Strikes
On June 8 in history, Universal Pictures was founded, Babe Ruth hit a legendary home run in Detroit, Michigan’s deadliest tornado struck Beecher, and “Ghostbusters” premiered. (READ MORE)