On August 26 in history, the 19th Amendment was officially certified, Major League Baseball was televised for the first time, and Ford’s first Edsel rolled off the assembly line. (READ MORE)
August 23 in History: Grand Rapids’ Streetcars End, Earth Is Photographed from the Moon & “Survivor” Makes TV History
On August 23 in history, Grand Rapids’ last streetcar made its final run, Earth was photographed from lunar orbit, “That ’70s Show” debuted, and the first winner of “Survivor” was revealed. (READ MORE)
August 13 in History: Women Join the Marines, Berlin Wall Begins & South Park Debuts
On August 13 in history, women first enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps, construction of the Berlin Wall began, “South Park” premiered, and Michael Phelps won his record 23rd Olympic gold medal. (READ MORE)
August 1 in History: MTV Debuts, Spider-Man Swings into Comics, and Colorado Joins the Union
On August 1 in history, MTV debuted, Spider-Man first appeared in Marvel Comics, Colorado became a state, and the I-35W bridge collapsed in Minneapolis. (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 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)
July 11 in History: Alexander Hamilton’s Duel, “To Kill a Mockingbird” Is Published, and the Gus Macker Tournament Begins
On July 11 in history, Alexander Hamilton died in a duel, “To Kill a Mockingbird” was published, Telstar transmitted the first transatlantic TV signal, and the Gus Macker tournament began. (READ MORE)