On October 23 in history, women marched for voting rights, the Smurfs debuted, Beirut’s military barracks were bombed, and Apple introduced the iPod. (READ MORE)
October 13 in History: The U.S. Navy Is Born, Cell Phones Arrive & 33 Miners Come Home
On October 13 in history, the U.S. Navy was born, the Miracle of the Andes began, America’s first commercial cellular network launched, and 33 Chilean miners were rescued. (READ MORE)
October 3 in History: Edgar Allan Poe’s Mystery, “Mickey Mouse Club” & “Somewhere in Time”
On October 3 in history, Edgar Allan Poe was found mysteriously ill, Lincoln proclaimed Thanksgiving, “Mickey Mouse Club” debuted, and “Somewhere in Time” opened. (READ MORE)
October 2 in History: “Peanuts” Debuts, “The Twilight Zone” Premieres & Thurgood Marshall Makes History
On October 2 in history, “Peanuts” debuted, “The Twilight Zone” premiered, Thurgood Marshall joined the Supreme Court, and Michigan’s Supreme Court ruled on emergency powers. (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 16 in History: General Motors Is Born, Xerox Changes the Office & “Frasier” Debuts
On September 16 in history, General Motors was founded in Flint, the Xerox 914 debuted, construction began on the Sault Ste. Marie International Bridge, and “Frasier” premiered. (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)