On October 17 in history, the London Beer Flood struck, the White House received its official name, Al Capone was convicted, and the Loma Prieta earthquake hit California. (READ MORE)
October 15 in History: Gerald & Betty Ford Marry, Pictured Rocks Is Born & Cassini Launches
On October 15 in history, Gerald and Betty Ford married, Pictured Rocks became America’s first National Lakeshore, Gretzky passed Howe, and Cassini launched for Saturn. (READ MORE)
October 11 in History: Teddy Roosevelt Takes Flight, Apollo 7 Launches & “SNL” Debuts
On October 11 in history, Theodore Roosevelt took flight, Vatican II opened, Apollo 7 launched, and “Saturday Night Live” made its television debut. (READ MORE)
October 10 in History: Detroit Tigers Win It All, Snoopy Takes Flight & Hurricane Michael Strikes
On October 10 in history, the Detroit Tigers won the 1968 World Series, Snoopy battled the Red Baron, revolution began in China, and Hurricane Michael struck Florida. (READ MORE)
October 6 in History: The Talkies Arrive, Pictured Rocks Makes History & Instagram Launches
On October 6 in history, “The Jazz Singer” ushered in the talkies, Pictured Rocks made history, the Lions debuted at the Silverdome, and Instagram launched. (READ MORE)
October 1 in History: Ford Introduces the Model T, NASA Begins & Disney World Opens
On October 1 in history, Ford introduced the Model T, NASA began operations, Roger Maris hit home run 61, and Walt Disney World opened. (READ MORE)
September 30 in History: Babe Ruth Hits 60, Nautilus Goes Nuclear & “The Flintstones” Debut
On September 30 in history, Babe Ruth hit home run 60, USS Nautilus was commissioned, “The Flintstones” debuted, and Roberto Clemente recorded his 3,000th hit. (READ MORE)