On June 27 in history, the first ATM was installed, Route 66 officially ended, Space Shuttle Columbia launched, and Pixar’s “WALL-E” premiered in theaters. (READ MORE)
June 20 in History: “Jaws” Premieres, West Virginia Joins the Union, and “The Ed Sullivan Show” Debuts
On June 20 in history, Samuel Morse patented the telegraph, West Virginia joined the Union, “The Ed Sullivan Show” debuted, and “Jaws” changed movie history forever. (READ MORE)
June 17 in History: Statue of Liberty Arrives, Watergate Break-In, and Juneteenth Becomes a Federal Holiday
On June 17 in history, the Statue of Liberty arrived in New York, the Watergate scandal began, Nixon declared the War on Drugs, and Juneteenth became a federal holiday. (READ MORE)
June 15 in History: George Washington Takes Command, Pizza Hut is Founded, and Microsoft Retires Internet Explorer
On June 15 in history, George Washington took command of the Continental Army, Michigan gained the Upper Peninsula, Pizza Hut was founded, and Internet Explorer was retired by Microsoft. (READ MORE)
June 14 in History: The U.S. Flag is Adopted, the Army is Born, and Grand Rapids Unveils La Grande Vitesse
On June 14 in history, the U.S. Army was founded, the American flag was adopted, Univac became the first commercial computer, and Grand Rapids unveiled La Grande Vitesse. (READ MORE)
June 12 in History: Anne Frank’s Diary, Reagan’s Berlin Wall Challenge, and Digital TV Takes Over
On June 12 in history, Anne Frank received her diary, interracial marriage bans were struck down, Reagan challenged the Berlin Wall, and digital television officially replaced analog broadcasting. (READ MORE)
June 11 in History: Detroit Burns, “E.T.” Opens, and “American Idol” Debuts
On June 11 in history, a fire devastated Detroit, FM radio was publicly demonstrated, “E.T.” premiered, and “American Idol” debuted on television. (READ MORE)