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)
September 4 in History: Edison Powers New York, the Edsel Debuts & Google Is Founded
On September 4 in history, Edison began supplying electricity in New York, Ford introduced the Edsel, Mark Spitz won his seventh gold medal, and Google was founded. (READ MORE)
August 10 in History: The Smithsonian Is Chartered, Mount Rushmore Is Dedicated, and Ruth Bader Ginsburg Joins the Supreme Court
On August 10 in history, Congress chartered the Smithsonian Institution, Mount Rushmore was dedicated, Ruth Bader Ginsburg joined the Supreme Court, and Michael Phelps won his first of eight Olympic gold medals. (READ MORE)
August 8 in History: Nixon Announces His Resignation, the Wright Brothers Fly Before the Public, and Grand Rapids Gets TV
On August 8 in history, Richard Nixon announced his resignation, Wilbur Wright made the Wright brothers’ first public flight, and Grand Rapids’ first television station began broadcasting. (READ MORE)
July 18 in History: Intel Is Founded, Nadia Comaneci Scores a Perfect 10, and Detroit Files for Bankruptcy
On July 18 in history, Intel was founded, Nadia Comaneci earned the first Olympic perfect 10, Detroit filed for bankruptcy, and “The Dark Knight” premiered. (READ MORE)
“Olympic” Restrictions for Broadcasters
When companies buy the rights to different sporting events, they usually set a lot of restrictions about how other companies can use the names, video, etc. from those events. (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)