On August 12 in history, Thomas Edison invented the phonograph, “The Wizard of Oz” premiered, IBM released the Personal Computer, and Charles Lindbergh visited Grand Rapids during his nationwide tour. (READ MORE)
August 11 in History: Mars’ Moons, Hedy Lamarr’s Invention & Mall of America Opens
Discover what happened on August 11 in history, including the discovery of Mars’ moons, Hedy Lamarr’s groundbreaking communications patent, the opening of the Mall of America, and other memorable events. (READ MORE)
August 7 in History: The Purple Heart Is Created, IBM Unveils the Harvard Mark I, and Philippe Petit Walks Between the Twin Towers
On August 7 in history, George Washington created the Purple Heart’s predecessor, IBM unveiled the Harvard Mark I, Philippe Petit crossed the Twin Towers, and Barry Bonds broke Hank Aaron’s home run record. (READ MORE)
August 3 in History: Columbus Sets Sail, the NBA Is Formed, and USS Nautilus Reaches the North Pole
On August 3 in history, Christopher Columbus began his famous voyage, the NBA was formed, USS Nautilus crossed beneath the North Pole, and NASA launched the Messenger spacecraft. (READ MORE)
July 31 in History: The First U.S. Patent Is Issued, Apollo 15 Drives on the Moon, and the Game Boy Arrives in America
On July 31 in history, the first U.S. patent was issued, Apollo 15 astronauts drove the Lunar Roving Vehicle, the Game Boy launched in America, and Michael Phelps set an Olympic record. (READ MORE)
July 26 in History: Benjamin Franklin Becomes Postmaster General, the ADA Is Signed, and Solar Impulse 2 Circles the Globe
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)