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1805 : William Hull Becomes Governor of Michigan Territory
1805 : William Hull Becomes Governor of Michigan Territory
Mar 1 all-day
 Born in Connecticut in 1753, William Hull served as a colonel in the Continental Army during the American Revolution. He was serving in the Massachusetts State Senate when he was appointed by President Thomas Jefferson … Continue reading "1805 : William Hull Becomes Governor of Michigan Territory"
1847 : State Abolishes Capital Punishment
1847 : State Abolishes Capital Punishment
Mar 1 all-day
On March 1, 1847, Michigan officially became the first English-speaking government in the world to outlaw capital punishment. According to Michigan & Capital Punishment by Eugene G. Wanger, Michigan’s bold — and often debated — … Continue reading "1847 : State Abolishes Capital Punishment"
1848 : Telegraph Connects Detroit to Buffalo, NY
1848 : Telegraph Connects Detroit to Buffalo, NY
Mar 1 all-day
On March 1, 1848, the first telegraph message was sent between Detroit and Buffalo, NY. Source : Historical Society of Michigan
1941 : President Roosevelt Creates Military District of Sault Ste. Marie
1941 : President Roosevelt Creates Military District of Sault Ste. Marie
Mar 1 all-day
 On March 1, 1941, President Roosevelt signed an executive order creating the Military District of Sault Ste. Marie. The Japanese attack on December 7, 1941, shifted matters into an even higher gear, and by early … Continue reading "1941 : President Roosevelt Creates Military District of Sault Ste. Marie"
1942 : Nationwide Food Rationing Begins in United States
1942 : Nationwide Food Rationing Begins in United States
Mar 1 all-day
 The can opener will yield to the cook book after midnight February 20. From that time until March 1, when rationing starts, there will be no canned fruits or vegetables sold. (Lansing State Journal, February … Continue reading "1942 : Nationwide Food Rationing Begins in United States"
1954 : First Recipient of Speeding Ticket In Jackson, Michigan Dies
1954 : First Recipient of Speeding Ticket In Jackson, Michigan Dies
Mar 1 all-day
 Funeral services will be held in Stockbridge at 2 p.m. Wednesday for Stewart M. Watson, 82, who owned the first automobile in Jackson and paid the first traffic fine for “speeding.” … He bought his … Continue reading "1954 : First Recipient of Speeding Ticket In Jackson, Michigan Dies"
1954 : Michigan Congressman Shot in U.S. Capitol by Puerto Rican Nationalists
1954 : Michigan Congressman Shot in U.S. Capitol by Puerto Rican Nationalists
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 A group of men and a woman – shouting “free Puerto Rico” – fired pistols from a house gallery at congress members today and hit at least five. … Spectators grappled with the pistol wielders … Continue reading "1954 : Michigan Congressman Shot in U.S. Capitol by Puerto Rican Nationalists"
1962 : First Kmart Opened in Garden City
1962 : First Kmart Opened in Garden City
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 On March 1, 1962, the S.S. Kresge Company opened the first Kmart store concept at the corner of Ford Road and Middlebelt in Garden City. The store is still open today. The more than 1,300 … Continue reading "1962 : First Kmart Opened in Garden City"
1966 : Donyale Luna Becomes First Black Cover Girl for Vogue
1966 : Donyale Luna Becomes First Black Cover Girl for Vogue
Mar 1 all-day
 Long before Halle Berry, Jennifer Hudson, and Beyonce were covergirls, and before Naomi, Tyra, or Iman first set foot on a runway, there was this black woman. They called her “the reincarnation of Nefertiti,” and … Continue reading "1966 : Donyale Luna Becomes First Black Cover Girl for Vogue"
1998 : Pasty Cam Started
1998 : Pasty Cam Started
Mar 1 all-day
Anecdotes and scenery with a UP focus. For more information, see Pasty Central Day in History : March 1
2015 : Spicerville Highway Farm Designated Michigan Historical Site
2015 : Spicerville Highway Farm Designated Michigan Historical Site
Mar 1 all-day
The Spicerville Highway farm has been designated by the Michigan State Historical Preservation Office as the 138th recorded historical site in Eaton County. There are 22,000 recorded historical sites on land in Michigan. Some were … Continue reading "2015 : Spicerville Highway Farm Designated Michigan Historical Site"
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