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.
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)
May 31 in History: “Seinfeld” Debuts, the Model T Ends, and Grand Rapids Rebuilds
On May 31 in history, Ford built its last Model T, “Seinfeld” premiered, the Trans-Alaska Pipeline was completed, and Grand Rapids residents united to rebuild after the 2020 riots. (READ MORE)
When Pinball Machines Were Feared in Michigan
Pinball machines were once considered dangerous gambling devices in Michigan and across America. Here’s the strange history behind the pinball panic.