On June 7 in history, the Battle of Midway ended, the Edmund Fitzgerald was launched, Graceland opened to the public, and the Detroit Red Wings won the Stanley Cup. (READ MORE)
Scott Winters
My goal is to keep you informed and/or entertained on a regular basis. Maybe you'll learn something new, or just get that much needed laugh. My topics will include a wide range of subjects....from what's going on in the world, to places I've been, things I've seen, or even just a fun video that I've found online. Check back often to see what I've posted.
June 6, 1933: First Drive-In Movie Theater Opened in Camden, NJ
On June 6th, 1933, the very first drive-in movie theater opened in n Camden, NJ. Growing up, I think my parents took me to more drive-ins than actual movie theaters to see films. Most of the movies I can remember seeing…were all viewed sitting in a car at a drive-in here in West Michigan. (READ MORE)
June 6 in History: D-Day, the First Drive-In Theater, and the Opening of Meijer Thrifty Acres
On June 6 in history, Allied troops landed at Normandy on D-Day, the first drive-in theater opened, Chrysler was founded, and Meijer opened its first Thrifty Acres store. (READ MORE)
June 5 in History: Elvis Debuts Hound Dog, the First AIDS Cases Are Reported, and Ronald Reagan Dies
On June 5 in history, Elvis debuted “Hound Dog,” the first recognized AIDS cases were reported, Robert F. Kennedy was shot, and Ronald Reagan died at age 93. (READ MORE)
June 4 in History: Henry Ford’s First Test Drive, the Apple II Debuts, and SpaceX Launches Falcon 9
On June 4 in history, Henry Ford tested his Quadricycle, the Apple II went on sale, SpaceX launched Falcon 9, and the Cleveland Indians forfeited the infamous 10 Cent Beer Night game. (READ MORE)
June 3 in History: America’s First Spacewalk, Graceland Opens, and the Army is Created
On June 3 in history, the U.S. Army was created, astronaut Edward White completed America’s first spacewalk, Graceland opened to tourists, and Mike Ilitch bought the Detroit Red Wings. (READ MORE)
June 1, 1879: The Day Grand Rapids Fired the Boys and Hired the Girls
Grand Rapids telephone companies replaced boy switchboard operators with women in 1879 after complaints that the boys were leaving their posts to play marbles.