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)
September 19 in History: Michigan Finds Iron, Bissell Cleans Up & :-) Is Born
On September 19 in history, iron ore was discovered in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, Melville Bissell patented his carpet sweeper, 🙂 was born, and Queen Elizabeth II was laid to rest. (READ MORE)
September 14 in History: Pop-Tarts Debut, Denny McLain Wins 30 & MTV Launches the VMAs
On September 14 in history, Francis Scott Key wrote the words that became the national anthem, Pop-Tarts debuted, Denny McLain won his 30th game, and MTV held its first VMAs. (READ MORE)
September 8 in History: Galveston Hurricane, “Star Trek” Debuts & Queen Elizabeth II Dies
On September 8 in history, the Galveston hurricane devastated Texas, Star Trek debuted on television, Mark McGwire broke Roger Maris’ record, and Queen Elizabeth II died. (READ MORE)
September 6 in History: McKinley Is Shot, Piggly Wiggly Opens & Cal Ripken Makes History
On September 6 in history, the Mayflower sailed for the New World, President McKinley was shot, Piggly Wiggly opened, and Cal Ripken Jr. made baseball history. (READ MORE)
August 22 in History: The Geneva Convention Is Adopted, Cadillac Is Founded & Miguel Cabrera Hits 500
On August 22 in history, the first Geneva Convention was adopted, Cadillac was founded in Detroit, the theft of the Mona Lisa was announced, and Miguel Cabrera hit his 500th home run. (READ MORE)
August 9 in History: Nixon Resigns, the Nagasaki Bombing, and Gerald Ford Becomes President
On August 9 in history, Richard Nixon resigned, Gerald Ford became president, Nagasaki was bombed, Jesse Owens won his fourth Olympic gold medal, and Shark Tank premiered. (READ MORE)