On September 5 in history, Michigan’s Great Thumb Fire struck, the first Labor Day was celebrated, the first Mackinac Bridge Walk took place, and Voyager 1 launched. (READ MORE)
August 21 in History: Hawaii Becomes the 50th State, Motown Makes History & America Goes Dark
On August 21 in history, Hawaii became the 50th state, Motown released “Please Mr. Postman,” Dirty Dancing opened in theaters, and the Great American Eclipse crossed America. (READ MORE)
August 13 in History: Women Join the Marines, Berlin Wall Begins & South Park Debuts
On August 13 in history, women first enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps, construction of the Berlin Wall began, “South Park” premiered, and Michael Phelps won his record 23rd Olympic gold medal. (READ MORE)
July 30 in History: Corn Flakes Are Invented, Medicare Becomes Law, and Apollo 15 Explores the Moon
On July 30 in history, Corn Flakes were invented, Medicare became law, Apollo 15 explored the Moon, Jimmy Hoffa disappeared, and NASA launched the Mars 2020 mission. (READ MORE)
July 26 in History: Benjamin Franklin Becomes Postmaster General, the ADA Is Signed, and Solar Impulse 2 Circles the Globe
On July 26 in history, Benjamin Franklin became the first U.S. Postmaster General, the Americans with Disabilities Act became law, Solar Impulse 2 completed its historic flight, and Grand Rapids made electrical history. (READ MORE)
July 17 in History: Apollo and Soyuz Dock, Joe DiMaggio’s Streak Ends, and Disneyland Is Dedicated
On July 17 in history, Apollo and Soyuz docked in space, Joe DiMaggio’s record hitting streak ended, Walt Disney dedicated Disneyland, and the B-2 Stealth Bomber made its first flight. (READ MORE)
February 5
Here is what has happened on February 5. (READ MORE)