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 1 in History: MTV Debuts, Spider-Man Swings into Comics, and Colorado Joins the Union
On August 1 in history, MTV debuted, Spider-Man first appeared in Marvel Comics, Colorado became a state, and the I-35W bridge collapsed in Minneapolis. (READ MORE)
July 28 in History: World War I Begins, the 14th Amendment Takes Effect, and Judy Garland Records “Over the Rainbow”
On July 28 in history, World War I began, the Fourteenth Amendment took effect, Judy Garland recorded “Over the Rainbow,” and Miami was incorporated. (READ MORE)
July 25 in History: Viking 1 Photographs the Face on Mars, the First IVF Baby Is Born, and AC/DC Releases “Back in Black”
On July 25 in history, Viking 1 photographed the “Face on Mars,” the world’s first IVF baby was born, AC/DC released “Back in Black”, and Michigan experienced its worst environmental disaster. (READ MORE)
July 13 in History: The Hollywood Sign Is Dedicated, the Nixon Tapes Are Revealed, and Live Aid Unites the World
On July 13 in history, the Hollywood Sign was dedicated, the Nixon tapes were revealed, Live Aid concerts took place, and the MLB All-Star Game was played outside the U.S. for the first time. (READ MORE)
July 12 in History: The Medal of Honor Is Authorized, Elvis Signs with Sun Records, and “Family Feud” Debuts
On July 12 in history, the Medal of Honor was authorized, Elvis Presley signed with Sun Records, the Rolling Stones played their first concert, and “Family Feud” debuted. (READ MORE)