On September 24 in history, Jimmy Doolittle flew by instruments, the nuclear-powered USS Enterprise launched, Nirvana released Nevermind, and asteroid samples returned to Earth. (READ MORE)
September 14 in History: Pop-Tarts Debut, Denny McLain Wins 30 & MTV Launches the VMAs
On September 14 in history, Francis Scott Key wrote the words that became the national anthem, Pop-Tarts debuted, Denny McLain won his 30th game, and MTV held its first VMAs. (READ MORE)
September 6 in History: McKinley Is Shot, Piggly Wiggly Opens & Cal Ripken Makes History
On September 6 in history, the Mayflower sailed for the New World, President McKinley was shot, Piggly Wiggly opened, and Cal Ripken Jr. made baseball history. (READ MORE)
September 2 in History: World War II Ends, the First U.S. ATM Opens & Google Chrome Launches
On September 2 in history, the Great Fire of London began, Japan formally surrendered to end World War II, the first U.S. ATM opened, and Google Chrome launched. (READ MORE)
August 22 in History: The Geneva Convention Is Adopted, Cadillac Is Founded & Miguel Cabrera Hits 500
On August 22 in history, the first Geneva Convention was adopted, Cadillac was founded in Detroit, the theft of the Mona Lisa was announced, and Miguel Cabrera hit his 500th home run. (READ MORE)
June 8 in History: Universal Pictures Is Founded, “Ghostbusters” Debuts, and Michigan’s Deadliest Tornado Strikes
On June 8 in history, Universal Pictures was founded, Babe Ruth hit a legendary home run in Detroit, Michigan’s deadliest tornado struck Beecher, and “Ghostbusters” premiered. (READ MORE)