On August 24 in history, British forces burned Washington, Amelia Earhart flew nonstop across America, Windows 95 debuted, and Pluto was reclassified as a dwarf planet. (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 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 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 19 in History: The Rosetta Stone Is Found, Apollo 11 Orbits the Moon, and GPS Is Born
On July 19 in history, the Rosetta Stone was discovered, Apollo 11 entered lunar orbit, the first GPS signal was transmitted, and Marilyn Monroe filmed her first screen test. (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)