On October 14 in history, Chuck Yeager broke the sound barrier, JFK helped inspire the Peace Corps in Michigan, the Tigers won the World Series, and Felix Baumgartner made his historic jump. (READ MORE)
September 27 in History: The First Model T, “Silent Spring” & Farewell to Tiger Stadium
On September 27 in history, the first Model T was built, “Silent Spring” was published, Mars Pathfinder sent its final data, and Tiger Stadium hosted its final Tigers game. (READ MORE)
September 10 in History: TV Dinners Arrive, Jeopardy! Debuts & Polaris Dawn Launches
On September 10 in history, Elias Howe patented his sewing machine, Swanson introduced the TV dinner, “Jeopardy!” debuted with Alex Trebek, and Polaris Dawn launched. (READ MORE)
July 27 in History: America’s First Federal Agency Is Created, Bugs Bunny Debuts, and Tony Hawk Lands the First 900
On July 27 in history, America’s first federal agency was established, Bugs Bunny made his debut, Tony Hawk landed the first 900, and Eileen Collins became the first woman to command a Space Shuttle mission. (READ MORE)
September 27, 1999: Final Game at Tiger Stadium
September 27, 1999 was a Monday. It was a sunny afternoon. Down at the intersection of Michigan and Trumbull in Detroit, it would be the final major league baseball game ever played at Tiger Stadium. (READ MORE)