On September 10 in history, Elias Howe patented his sewing machine, Swanson introduced the TV dinner, “Jeopardy!” debuted with Alex Trebek, and Polaris Dawn launched. (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 5 in History: Michigan’s Thumb Fire, the First Mackinac Bridge Walk & Voyager 1
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 3 in History: The Revolutionary War Ends, 300 MPH Is Broken & eBay Begins
On September 3 in history, the Revolutionary War ended, Malcolm Campbell broke the 300-mph barrier, Viking 2 landed on Mars, and eBay began as AuctionWeb. (READ MORE)
September 2 in History: World War II Ends, the First U.S. ATM Opens & Google Chrome Launches
On September 2 in history, the Great Fire of London began, Japan formally surrendered to end World War II, the first U.S. ATM opened, and Google Chrome launched. (READ MORE)
September 1 in History: Ferris State Begins, the SR-71 Sets a Record & Titanic Is Found
On September 1 in history, Ferris State’s predecessor opened, World War II began, the SR-71 set a transatlantic speed record, and the wreck of the Titanic was discovered. (READ MORE)
August 30 in History: Ty Cobb Debuts, Thurgood Marshall Makes History & Guion Bluford Reaches Space
On August 30 in history, Ty Cobb debuted with the Detroit Tigers, Thurgood Marshall was confirmed to the Supreme Court, Guion Bluford reached space, and the U.S. left Afghanistan. (READ MORE)