On November 9 in history, the Great Lakes Storm devastated ships, the Berlin Wall opened, and the USS Gerald R. Ford was christened. (READ MORE)
October 30 in History: “War of the Worlds”, Rumble in the Jungle & Gerald Ford’s Infamous Headline
On October 30 in history, “War of the Worlds” frightened radio listeners, Muhammad Ali won the “Rumble in the Jungle”, and Gerald Ford made headlines. (READ MORE)
October 29 in History: Black Tuesday, the Internet’s First Message & John Glenn Returns to Space
On October 29 in history, Black Tuesday rocked Wall Street, ARPANET sent its first message, and John Glenn returned to space at age 77. (READ MORE)
October 1 in History: Ford Introduces the Model T, NASA Begins & Disney World Opens
On October 1 in history, Ford introduced the Model T, NASA began operations, Roger Maris hit home run 61, and Walt Disney World opened. (READ MORE)
September 15 in History: Michigan Gets a Phone Book, TV Classics Debut & Google.com Is Born
On September 15 in history, Michigan’s first phone book was published, Michigan Tech held its first classes, “Green Acres” debuted, and google.com was registered. (READ MORE)
September 5 in History: Michigan’s Thumb Fire, the First Mackinac Bridge Walk & Voyager 1
On September 5 in history, Michigan’s Great Thumb Fire struck, the first Labor Day was celebrated, the first Mackinac Bridge Walk took place, and Voyager 1 launched. (READ MORE)
Muhammad Ali
Over the years there have been rumors of Muhammad Ali’s death. They were all false…until now. Ali passed away last Friday at the age of 74. (READ MORE)