I have one of these for my boat. Made by Raymarine, has a 13" screen, displays GPS position on charts with various overlays (radar, weather, aerial photos, etc.) displays engine diagnostics, interfaces with video, and ethernet, etc. If I had a car, I'd want one in my car too.

On December 30, 1936, workers at the Collier Body Plant in Flint, Mi., went on strike, demanding decent hours and wages and that GM recognize their union, the United Auto Workers.

This revolutionary strike lasted 44 days, and included over 100,000 GM workers around the country. GM and Mr. Collier, Flint's mayor, tried to deny the strikers food and heat, the police used tear gas on them, and the
national guard was called in.

But finally, on this day in 1937, GM caved and recognized the UAW. It was the first strike to result in a contract for the workers, and it is the origin of the American middle class.