Timeline Stories

DNA first used to convict criminals and exonerate innocent prisoners on death row. … [Read more...] about DNA Evidence

On the summer solstice, the first iteration of Burning Man is held on Baker Beach in San Francisco. … [Read more...] about First Burning Man

Michael Jordan is named NBA's "Rookie of the Year." … [Read more...] about Michael Jordan

Steve Jobs introduces the first Macintosh computer. … [Read more...] about First Macintosh Computer

Sally Ride becomes the first American woman to go into space during her flight on the space shuttle Challenger. … [Read more...] about Sally Ride

First episode of the TV sitcom Cheers airs. … [Read more...] about Cheers