On July 26 in history, Benjamin Franklin became the first U.S. Postmaster General, the Americans with Disabilities Act became law, Solar Impulse 2 completed its historic flight, and Grand Rapids made electrical history. (READ MORE)
July 24 in History: Detroit Is Founded, Apollo 11 Returns to Earth, and Nixon Turns Over the Watergate Tapes
On July 24 in history, Detroit was founded, Apollo 11 returned safely to Earth, the Supreme Court ordered Nixon to release the Watergate tapes, and Grand Rapids turned on its first electric lights. (READ MORE)
July 23 in History: Ford Sells Its First Car, Detroit’s Riot Begins, and Landsat 1 Launches
On July 23 in history, Ford sold its first automobile, the Detroit riot began, Landsat 1 launched into orbit, and Diet Coke was introduced. (READ MORE)
July 21 in History: The Air Conditioner Is Invented, Apollo 11 Leaves the Moon, and the Space Shuttle Era Ends
On July 21 in history, Willis Carrier invented the air conditioner, Apollo 11 departed the Moon, Atlantis completed the final Space Shuttle mission, and Jesse James staged his first train robbery. (READ MORE)
July 20 in History: Apollo 11 Lands on the Moon, Ford Ships Its First Car, and Viking 1 Reaches Mars
On July 20 in history, Apollo 11 landed on the Moon, Ford shipped its first automobile, Viking 1 landed on Mars, and the first Special Olympics Summer Games were held. (READ MORE)
July 19 in History: The Rosetta Stone Is Found, Apollo 11 Orbits the Moon, and GPS Is Born
On July 19 in history, the Rosetta Stone was discovered, Apollo 11 entered lunar orbit, the first GPS signal was transmitted, and Marilyn Monroe filmed her first screen test. (READ MORE)
July 18 in History: Intel Is Founded, Nadia Comaneci Scores a Perfect 10, and Detroit Files for Bankruptcy
On July 18 in history, Intel was founded, Nadia Comaneci earned the first Olympic perfect 10, Detroit filed for bankruptcy, and “The Dark Knight” premiered. (READ MORE)