On October 11 in history, Theodore Roosevelt took flight, Vatican II opened, Apollo 7 launched, and “Saturday Night Live” made its television debut. (READ MORE)
October 2 in History: “Peanuts” Debuts, “The Twilight Zone” Premieres & Thurgood Marshall Makes History
On October 2 in history, “Peanuts” debuted, “The Twilight Zone” premiered, Thurgood Marshall joined the Supreme Court, and Michigan’s Supreme Court ruled on emergency powers. (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)
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)