On May 24 in history, Samuel Morse sent the first telegraph message, the Brooklyn Bridge opened, and Concorde passenger flights began. (READ MORE)
May 23 in History: Mickey Mouse Talks, Java Launches, and Bonnie & Clyde Are Killed
On May 23 in history, Mickey Mouse talked for the first time, Java was released, and Bonnie and Clyde were killed in Louisiana. (READ MORE)
May 22 in History: “Mister Rogers” Debuts, Pac-Man Arrives, and Grand Rapids LipDub Takes Over Downtown
On May 22 in history, “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood” premiered, Pac-Man was released, and Grand Rapids filmed its record-setting LipDub video. (READ MORE)
May 21 in History: Lindbergh Lands in Paris, Michigan Chooses the Robin, and “The Empire Strikes Back” Opens
On May 21 in history, Charles Lindbergh completed his Atlantic flight, Michigan named the robin its state bird, and “The Empire Strikes Back” premiered. (READ MORE)
May 20 in History: Blue Jeans Are Patented, Lindbergh Takes Flight, and “Cheers” Ends
On May 20 in history, Levi Strauss patented blue jeans, Charles Lindbergh began his Atlantic flight, and “Cheers” aired its final episode. (READ MORE)
May 19 in History: Buick Is Incorporated, Rubik’s Cube Is Invented, and the Edenville Dam Collapses
On May 19 in history, Buick was incorporated in Detroit, the Rubik’s Cube was invented, and the Edenville Dam collapsed in Michigan. (READ MORE)
May 18 in History: Dracula Is Published, Tulip Time Begins, and Mount St. Helens Erupts
On May 18 in history, “Dracula” was published, Holland’s Tulip Time Festival began, and Mount St. Helens erupted in Washington state. (READ MORE)