On October 6 in history, “The Jazz Singer” ushered in the talkies, Pictured Rocks made history, the Lions debuted at the Silverdome, and Instagram launched. (READ MORE)
October 3 in History: Edgar Allan Poe’s Mystery, “Mickey Mouse Club” & “Somewhere in Time”
On October 3 in history, Edgar Allan Poe was found mysteriously ill, Lincoln proclaimed Thanksgiving, “Mickey Mouse Club” debuted, and “Somewhere in Time” opened. (READ MORE)
September 23 in History: Neptune Is Discovered, Detroit Lions Debut & NASA Loses Mars Orbiter
On September 23 in history, Lewis and Clark returned home, Neptune was discovered, the Detroit Lions debuted, and NASA lost the Mars Climate Orbiter. (READ MORE)
September 20 in History: Billie Jean King Wins, Fonzie Jumps the Shark & Ripken’s Streak Ends
On September 20 in history, Billie Jean King won the Battle of the Sexes, Fonzie jumped the shark, Cal Ripken’s streak ended, and the iPhone 5s went on sale. (READ MORE)
August 23 in History: Grand Rapids’ Streetcars End, Earth Is Photographed from the Moon & “Survivor” Makes TV History
On August 23 in history, Grand Rapids’ last streetcar made its final run, Earth was photographed from lunar orbit, “That ’70s Show” debuted, and the first winner of “Survivor” was revealed. (READ MORE)
June 30 in History: Michigan Territory Is Organized, the Detroit Lions Are Born, and the First Corvette Rolls Off the Line
Here is what has happened on June 30. (READ MORE)
June 24 in History: The NFL Is Named, Apple Releases iPhone 4, and Roe v. Wade Is Overturned
On June 24 in history, the NFL got its name, Apple released the iPhone 4, the UFO craze began, and the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. (READ MORE)