On June 12 in history, Anne Frank received her diary, interracial marriage bans were struck down, Reagan challenged the Berlin Wall, and digital television officially replaced analog broadcasting. (READ MORE)
June 11 in History: Detroit Burns, “E.T.” Opens, and “American Idol” Debuts
On June 11 in history, a fire devastated Detroit, FM radio was publicly demonstrated, “E.T.” premiered, and “American Idol” debuted on television. (READ MORE)
June 10 in History: Crayola Is Born, the First Subway Opens, and Spirit Heads to Mars
On June 10 in history, Crayola crayons were developed, Michigan ratified women’s suffrage, the first Subway opened, and NASA launched the Spirit Rover to Mars. (READ MORE)
June 9 in History: Donald Duck Debuts, Secretariat Wins the Triple Crown, and the Soo Locks Become Free
On June 9 in history, Donald Duck debuted, Secretariat captured the Triple Crown, the Soo Locks became toll-free, and Pixar’s “Cars” premiered in theaters. (READ MORE)
June 8, 1953: Beecher Tornado
I have always been amazed by weather. I should have probably followed that interest and became a meteorologist where I could have lived and breathed weather every day. (READ MORE)
June 8 in History: Universal Pictures Is Founded, “Ghostbusters” Debuts, and Michigan’s Deadliest Tornado Strikes
On June 8 in history, Universal Pictures was founded, Babe Ruth hit a legendary home run in Detroit, Michigan’s deadliest tornado struck Beecher, and “Ghostbusters” premiered. (READ MORE)
June 7, 1982: Elvis’ Graceland
It was on June 7th, back in 1982 that Elvis Presley’s mansion, Graceland, was opened to the public. (READ MORE)