On August 6 in history, Hiroshima was bombed, the Voting Rights Act became law, the World Wide Web was introduced, and NASA’s Curiosity rover landed on Mars. (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 3 in History: Columbus Sets Sail, the NBA Is Formed, and USS Nautilus Reaches the North Pole
On August 3 in history, Christopher Columbus began his famous voyage, the NBA was formed, USS Nautilus crossed beneath the North Pole, and NASA launched the Messenger spacecraft. (READ MORE)
July 31 in History: The First U.S. Patent Is Issued, Apollo 15 Drives on the Moon, and the Game Boy Arrives in America
On July 31 in history, the first U.S. patent was issued, Apollo 15 astronauts drove the Lunar Roving Vehicle, the Game Boy launched in America, and Michael Phelps set an Olympic record. (READ MORE)
July 30 in History: Corn Flakes Are Invented, Medicare Becomes Law, and Apollo 15 Explores the Moon
On July 30 in history, Corn Flakes were invented, Medicare became law, Apollo 15 explored the Moon, Jimmy Hoffa disappeared, and NASA launched the Mars 2020 mission. (READ MORE)
July 29 in History: NASA Is Created, the Interstate Highway System Begins, and Charles Marries Diana
On July 29 in history, Congress authorized NASA, the Interstate Highway System was created, Prince Charles married Lady Diana, and General Motors purchased Cadillac. (READ MORE)
July 27 in History: America’s First Federal Agency Is Created, Bugs Bunny Debuts, and Tony Hawk Lands the First 900
On July 27 in history, America’s first federal agency was established, Bugs Bunny made his debut, Tony Hawk landed the first 900, and Eileen Collins became the first woman to command a Space Shuttle mission. (READ MORE)