PinnedBill UrichThe Beatles Take America, and Old Fort DetroitOn this day in 1964, 60 years ago, The Beatles made their first appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show, marking the opening salvo of the…Feb 9Feb 9
PinnedBill UrichBurrowing Between Borders: The Detroit-Windsor TunnelOn November 3, 1930, at 12:05 am, the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel between the United States and Canada was officially opened to car traffic. As…Nov 3, 2023Nov 3, 2023
PinnedBill UrichLove, Mania and Michigan: Robin Williams is Still Missed Every Damn DayOn August 11, 2014, actor Robin Williams was found dead at his home in Tiburon, California, after an apparent suicide. As a performer, the…Aug 11, 2023Aug 11, 2023
PinnedBill UrichWar, Peace and the Water WonderlandOn September 2, 1945, Japan formally surrendered to the Allies aboard the USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay, bringing an end to the global…Sep 2, 2022Sep 2, 2022
Bill UrichTrump Dumps VanceMAR-A-LOCO, FL, August 8 — (AP) — In a shocking move, former President Donald J. Trump abruptly removed his official V.P. running-mate J.D…Aug 9Aug 9
Bill UrichBirth of the Nuclear Beach: The Bikini is 78 Years OldOn this day in 1946, French designer Louis Reard unveils a daring two-piece swimsuit at the Piscine Molitor, a popular swimming pool in…Jul 5Jul 5
Bill UrichLegislative Lady in Waiting: The ERA is 101 Years OldOn June 23, 1972, Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972, prohibiting sex discrimination in federally funded education programs…Jun 23Jun 23
Bill UrichThe Order of the Day“Soldiers, Sailors, and Airmen of the Allied Expeditionary Force:Jun 6Jun 6
Bill UrichSinatra’s Arc: From Hoboken to Heaven in 636 WordsOn May 14, 1998, Francis Albert Sinatra, the first bona fide superstar in American popular music, succumbed to a heart attack in Los…May 14May 14