On November 13 in history, Mariner 9 reached Mars, bus segregation was ruled unconstitutional, and Michigan sold its first lottery ticket. (READ MORE)
November 10 in History: Edmund Fitzgerald Sinks, Sesame Street Debuts & Hope Diamond Mailed
On November 10 in history, the Edmund Fitzgerald sank, “Sesame Street” debuted, and the Hope Diamond was delivered to the Smithsonian by mail. (READ MORE)
October 30 in History: “War of the Worlds”, Rumble in the Jungle & Gerald Ford’s Infamous Headline
On October 30 in history, “War of the Worlds” frightened radio listeners, Muhammad Ali won the “Rumble in the Jungle”, and Gerald Ford made headlines. (READ MORE)
October 29 in History: Black Tuesday, the Internet’s First Message & John Glenn Returns to Space
On October 29 in history, Black Tuesday rocked Wall Street, ARPANET sent its first message, and John Glenn returned to space at age 77. (READ MORE)
October 28 in History: Statue of Liberty Dedicated, Black Monday Crash & Gateway Arch Completed
On October 28 in history, the Statue of Liberty was dedicated, Black Monday shook Wall Street, and the Gateway Arch was completed in St. Louis. (READ MORE)
October 26 in History: Gunfight at the O.K. Corral, Battle Creek’s Cereal Pioneer & “The Terminator”
On October 26 in history, the Erie Canal opened, Battle Creek cereal pioneer C. W. Post was born, the O.K. Corral gunfight erupted, and “The Terminator” debuted. (READ MORE)
October 23 in History: The Smurfs Debut, Beirut Barracks Bombed & Apple Introduces the iPod
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)