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1847: Shiawasseetown Capital of Michigan for One Day
1847: Shiawasseetown Capital of Michigan for One Day
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On March 15, 1847, lawmakers voted to briefly make Shiawasseetown the state capital. A day later, Lansing became the state capital. A monument commemorating the novelty of Shiawasseetown having been the state capital for just … Continue reading "1847: Shiawasseetown Capital of Michigan for One Day"
1863 : American Draft Dodgers Seeking Refuge in Windsor and Other Parts of Canada
1863 : American Draft Dodgers Seeking Refuge in Windsor and Other Parts of Canada
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The Detroit Advertiser of March 15, 1863, said that the number of skedaddlers climbed daily in Windsor, “though for the honor of Michigan, we are happy to say that they are by no means all … Continue reading "1863 : American Draft Dodgers Seeking Refuge in Windsor and Other Parts of Canada"
1867 : Mary Chase Perry Stratton Born in Hancock; Develops Pewabic Pottery
1867 : Mary Chase Perry Stratton Born in Hancock; Develops Pewabic Pottery
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 Mary Chase Perry Stratton (March 15, 1867 – April 15, 1961) was an American ceramic artist. She was a co-founder, along with Horace James Caulkins, of Pewabic Pottery, a form of ceramic art used to … Continue reading "1867 : Mary Chase Perry Stratton Born in Hancock; Develops Pewabic Pottery"
1867 : Michigan First State to Tax Property to Raise Money for University
1867 : Michigan First State to Tax Property to Raise Money for University
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Michigan becomes 1st state to tax property to support a university Source : HistoryOrb.com
1887 : 1st Salaried Fish and Game Warden in Michigan Hired
1887 : 1st Salaried Fish and Game Warden in Michigan Hired
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 William Alden Smith of Grand Rapids was selected as the 1st salaried fish & game warden in Michigan and served for eight years. Later on in his life, Smith went onto a career in politics, … Continue reading "1887 : 1st Salaried Fish and Game Warden in Michigan Hired"
1963 : NCAA Regional Semifinal at Jennison Field House
1963 : NCAA Regional Semifinal at Jennison Field House
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On March 15, 1963, the all-white Mississippi State basketball team snuck out of its home state, defying a court injunction prohibiting the team from competing against black players. The team traveled to East Lansing, Michigan … Continue reading "1963 : NCAA Regional Semifinal at Jennison Field House"
1982 : Zingerman’s Deli Founded in Ann Arbor
1982 : Zingerman’s Deli Founded in Ann Arbor
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That’s the feeling I got the other night when I joined several dozen other foodies to hear Ari Weinzweig, one of the world’s great nosh kings, share origin stories — and generous samples — of … Continue reading "1982 : Zingerman’s Deli Founded in Ann Arbor"
1994 : Proposal A Changes School Funding In Michigan
1994 : Proposal A Changes School Funding In Michigan
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Whether you like it or not, Proposal A was a landmark event in Michigan school finance. After 25 years of futility and 12 ballot proposals, in 1994 Michigan voters approved Proposal A, which revamped the … Continue reading "1994 : Proposal A Changes School Funding In Michigan"
1995 : Biggby’s Founded in East Lansing, MI
1995 : Biggby’s Founded in East Lansing, MI
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Most Michiganders know that Biggby Coffee originated in Michigan, but there still a good number of us who didn’t realize. So here we go….. Biggby coffee shops have gotten so popular throughout the country over the … Continue reading "1995 : Biggby’s Founded in East Lansing, MI"
2004 : Bob Seger Inducted Into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
2004 : Bob Seger Inducted Into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
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 On March 15, 2004, Bob Seger was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Born in Ann Arbor, Seger was a recording artist and a favorite in Detroit for more than 10 years … Continue reading "2004 : Bob Seger Inducted Into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame"
2017 : President Trump’s First Visit to Michigan Since Becoming President
2017 : President Trump’s First Visit to Michigan Since Becoming President
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President Donald Trump is headed to Michigan Wednesday, where he’s expected to use the site of a future autonomous and connected vehicle facility as a backdrop for reinstating a review of future vehicle emissions standards set by … Continue reading "2017 : President Trump’s First Visit to Michigan Since Becoming President"
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