On this day in history, June 9th, The Rogers Commission Released its Challenger Report

On June 9th, 1986, the Rogers Commission came out with its findings on the Challenger Disaster.  The report criticized NASA as well as the rocketry company Morton Thiokol for management problems leading to the eventual Challenger explosion which killed seven astronauts.

On this day in history, June 8th, Frank Lloyd Wright was born

On June 8, 1867, the world renown architect, Frank Lloyd Wright was born.  Frank Lloyd Wright was an American architect, educator, interior designer and author, who created over 500 works.  His style and thematic elements in his architecture promoted organic architecture which can be seen in Falling Water and Graycliff.

Falling Water

He was a leader in the Prairie School movement of architecture as seen in the Westcott House, Darwin D. Martin House, and the Robie House. 

 Robie House

He created many innovative examples of many different building types, including offices, churches, schools, skyscrapers, museums, and more. Wright also often designed many of the interior elements of his buildings, such as the furniture and stained glass.