August 26, 1952  American crossword editor for the New York Times, Will Shortz, was born in Crawfordsville Indiana.

August 29, 1948 American engineer and astronaut, Charles David Walker was born in Bedford, Indiana.

August 29, 1958 Michael Jackson, the “King of Pop” was born in Gary, Indianan.

August 31, 1987 Michael Jackson’s 7th studio album, Bad was released. Bad debuted at number one on the Billboard Top Pop Albums chart.

September 2, 1924 The Haynes Automobile Company ceased production in Kokomo.  The firm, founded by Elwood Haynes, was a leader in the early auto industry.

Our Where in Indiana from last week was taken in front of the Wayne County Historical Museum.

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Indiana Statehouse Tour Office

Indiana Department of Administration

Guided Tours of the Indiana Statehouse are offered Monday through Saturday.  For more information, contact us.

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Indiana Quick Quiz

1. What type of club did Will Shortz open in Pleasantville, New York in 2011?

2.What type of degree did Will Shortz earn at Indiana University?

3.What was Michael Jackson’s most successful song?

4. What are some of the features Haynes cars were among the first to offer?

Answers Below

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Answers

1. One of  the largest table tennis clubs in the Northeast

2. Enigmatology, the study of puzzles

3. Billie Jean

4. Windshields, headlights, and speedometers as standard equipment.