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 31, 1997 – Princess Diana Dies
Princess Diana’s death is one of those moments in history where you remember exactly where you were, and what you were doing, when you heard the news. (READ MORE)
August 31 in History: Michigan’s First Newspaper, Early Radio News & Princess Diana
On August 31 in history, Michigan’s first newspaper was published, Detroit radio made history, Princess Diana died, and Disney announced plans to acquire Marvel. (READ MORE)
August 28 in History: Pepsi Gets Its Name, Radio Advertising Begins & MLK Has a Dream
On August 28 in history, Pepsi-Cola got its name, UPS began with a $100 loan, the first paid radio commercial aired, and Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his “I Have a Dream” speech. (READ MORE)
July 29 in History: NASA Is Created, the Interstate Highway System Begins, and Charles Marries Diana
On July 29 in history, Congress authorized NASA, the Interstate Highway System was created, Prince Charles married Lady Diana, and General Motors purchased Cadillac. (READ MORE)
July 12 in History: The Medal of Honor Is Authorized, Elvis Signs with Sun Records, and “Family Feud” Debuts
On July 12 in history, the Medal of Honor was authorized, Elvis Presley signed with Sun Records, the Rolling Stones played their first concert, and “Family Feud” debuted. (READ MORE)