On October 18 in history, Alaska became American territory, the transistor radio debuted, and Grand Rapids native Christina Koch made spacewalk history. (READ MORE)
October 13 in History: The U.S. Navy Is Born, Cell Phones Arrive & 33 Miners Come Home
On October 13 in history, the U.S. Navy was born, the Miracle of the Andes began, America’s first commercial cellular network launched, and 33 Chilean miners were rescued. (READ MORE)
October 8 in History: Michigan Burns, a Perfect World Series Game & Homeland Security Begins
On October 8 in history, devastating fires swept Michigan, Don Larsen pitched a perfect World Series game, “Cats” opened on Broadway, and Homeland Security began. (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 30 in History: Babe Ruth Hits 60, Nautilus Goes Nuclear & “The Flintstones” Debut
On September 30 in history, Babe Ruth hit home run 60, USS Nautilus was commissioned, “The Flintstones” debuted, and Roberto Clemente recorded his 3,000th hit. (READ MORE)
September 28 in History: Around the World by Air, Penicillin & SpaceX Reaches Orbit
On September 28 in history, the first around-the-world flight was completed, penicillin was discovered, Betty Ford underwent breast cancer surgery, and SpaceX reached orbit. (READ MORE)
September 24 in History: Doolittle Flies Blind, Nevermind Arrives & Asteroid Samples Return
On September 24 in history, Jimmy Doolittle flew by instruments, the nuclear-powered USS Enterprise launched, Nirvana released Nevermind, and asteroid samples returned to Earth. (READ MORE)