On October 26 in history, the Erie Canal opened, Battle Creek cereal pioneer C. W. Post was born, the O.K. Corral gunfight erupted, and “The Terminator” debuted. (READ MORE)
October 22 in History: Lake Michigan Ferry Disaster, the Supremes Make History & JFK Warns of Nuclear War
On October 22 in history, the SS Milwaukee sank in Lake Michigan, JFK addressed the Cuban Missile Crisis, and Detroit’s Supremes made music history. (READ MORE)
October 5 in History: James Bond Arrives, The Beatles Debut & Fermi 1 Melts Down
On October 5 in history, the World Series debuted on radio, James Bond arrived in “Dr. No”, The Beatles released their first single, and Michigan’s Fermi 1 suffered a partial meltdown. (READ MORE)
September 26 in History: Einstein’s Relativity, Abbey Road & a Nuclear False Alarm
On September 26 in history, Einstein’s theory of relativity was published, Kennedy and Nixon debated on TV, Abbey Road arrived, and a nuclear false alarm was detected. (READ MORE)
September 25 in History: Michigan State Fair Begins, Tommy John Surgery & a Grand Rapids Radio Move
On September 25 in history, Congress proposed the Bill of Rights, Michigan’s first State Fair opened, Tommy John surgery was pioneered, and Rick, Darla & Scott moved to WGRD. (READ MORE)
September 20 in History: Billie Jean King Wins, Fonzie Jumps the Shark & Ripken’s Streak Ends
On September 20 in history, Billie Jean King won the Battle of the Sexes, Fonzie jumped the shark, Cal Ripken’s streak ended, and the iPhone 5s went on sale. (READ MORE)
September 11 in History: The Pentagon Begins, Carol Burnett Debuts & America Is Attacked
On September 11 in history, construction began on the Pentagon, “The Carol Burnett Show” debuted, Pete Rose broke Ty Cobb’s hit record, and America suffered the 9/11 terrorist attacks. (READ MORE)