On July 10 in history, the Grand Hotel opened, Telstar launched, Coca-Cola Classic returned, Wyoming became a state, and Joe Camel was retired. (READ MORE)
July 8 in History: The Ice Cream Sundae Is Created, “The Wall Street Journal” Debuts, and Twister Is Patented
On July 8 in history, the ice cream sundae was created, “The Wall Street Journal” was first published, Twister received its patent, and Space Shuttle Atlantis began the final shuttle mission. (READ MORE)
June 30 in History: Michigan Territory Is Organized, the Detroit Lions Are Born, and the First Corvette Rolls Off the Line
Here is what has happened on June 30. (READ MORE)
June 28 in History: Labor Day Becomes a Holiday, the Mackinac Bridge Is Dedicated, and the World’s First Commercial Satellite Communications Service Begins
On June 28 in history, Labor Day became a U.S. holiday, the Mackinac Bridge was dedicated, and satellite communications began. (READ MORE)
June 23 in History: The First SAT Exam, “Batman” Hits Theaters, and Apple Unveils the Power Mac
On June 23 in history, the first SAT exam was given, “Batman” premiered in theaters, a deadly Lake Michigan plane crash occurred, and Michigan’s famous escaped python Big Sid made headlines. (READ MORE)
June 22 in History: The GI Bill Is Signed, Joe Louis Wins the Title, and Pluto’s Moon Charon Is Discovered
On June 22 in history, the GI Bill was signed, Joe Louis became heavyweight champion, Pluto’s moon Charon was discovered, and the Cuyahoga River fire changed environmental policy. (READ MORE)
June 21 in History: The Constitution Takes Effect, the Ferris Wheel Debuts, and the WNBA Launches
On June 21 in history, the U.S. Constitution took effect, the Ferris Wheel debuted, the WNBA launched, and SpaceShipOne became the first private aircraft to reach space. (READ MORE)