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 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 in History: The Battle of Midway Ends, the Edmund Fitzgerald Launches, and the Red Wings Win the Stanley Cup
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)
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 2 in History: The Mackinac Massacre, Radio Patent, and Babe Ruth Retires
On June 2 in history, Native Americans captured Fort Michilimackinac, Michigan adopted its Great Seal, Marconi patented the radio, Babe Ruth retired, and Ken Jennings began his “Jeopardy!” streak. (READ MORE)