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1865 : Robert E. Lee’s Army of Northern Virginia Surrenders to Two Michigan Regiments
1865 : Robert E. Lee’s Army of Northern Virginia Surrenders to Two Michigan Regiments
Apr 9 all-day
 On April 9, 1865, Robert E. Lee’s Army of Northern Virginia surrendered Confederate arms and battle flags to two Michigan Regiments. Approximately 90,000 Michigan men had fought in the Civil War and 14,000 died. Source: … Continue reading "1865 : Robert E. Lee’s Army of Northern Virginia Surrenders to Two Michigan Regiments"
1871 : Alpena Business District Burns
1871 : Alpena Business District Burns
Apr 9 all-day
On April 9, 1871, the most disastrous fire Alpena had seen destroyed the business district of the city. More than 100 residents were left homeless, and Alpena was left without a place for public entertainment … Continue reading "1871 : Alpena Business District Burns"
1872 : Detroit’s Soldiers and Sailors Monument Unveiled
1872 : Detroit’s Soldiers and Sailors Monument Unveiled
Apr 9 all-day
 Perhaps no other area of Detroit has changed more often and more drastically over the years than Campus Martius, the city center. Over the years, Old City Hall, the Majestic Building, the Pontchartrain Hotel, the … Continue reading "1872 : Detroit’s Soldiers and Sailors Monument Unveiled"
1877 : Hughie Cannon Born, Ragtime Pianist
1877 : Hughie Cannon Born, Ragtime Pianist
Apr 9 all-day
 Hugo (Hughie) Cannon was born in Detroit, Michigan, to actors John S. Cannon and May Brown on April 9, 1877, some seven months after their Illinois marriage. Beginning around 1901, Cannon’s story was closely tied … Continue reading "1877 : Hughie Cannon Born, Ragtime Pianist"
1895 : Page Fence Giants, Early Black Baseball Squad from Adrian, Michigan, Plays First Game
1895 : Page Fence Giants, Early Black Baseball Squad from Adrian, Michigan, Plays First Game
Apr 9 all-day
 Before the creation of the first Negro National League (NNL) in 1920, many professional and semi-professional African American teams took to the ball field, giving hundreds of men the chance to earn their livelihood by … Continue reading "1895 : Page Fence Giants, Early Black Baseball Squad from Adrian, Michigan, Plays First Game"
1912 : Detroit Aldermen Determined to Put Bad Bars Out of Business
1912 : Detroit Aldermen Determined to Put Bad Bars Out of Business
Apr 9 all-day
According to the Warren-Cramlon Law of 1909, no city should have more than 1 bar per 500 residents. According to the latest census, Detroit should have no more than 1000 bar rooms, but in fact … Continue reading "1912 : Detroit Aldermen Determined to Put Bad Bars Out of Business"
1948 : Michigan Legislature Worried About Communists at MSC
1948 : Michigan Legislature Worried About Communists at MSC
Apr 9 all-day
On April 9, 1948, Michigan State College President John Hannah announced that no groups or individuals on the campus are admitting that they are Communists. Hannah and S. E. Crowe, dean of students, were subpoenaed … Continue reading "1948 : Michigan Legislature Worried About Communists at MSC"
2017 : Red Wings Host Last Game at the Joe Louis Arena
2017 : Red Wings Host Last Game at the Joe Louis Arena
Apr 9 all-day
The Red Wings closed out its 38-year residency at Joe Louis Arena with a 4-1 victory over the New Jersey Devils in front of 20,027 raucous fans, who hurled a reported 35 octopuses on the … Continue reading "2017 : Red Wings Host Last Game at the Joe Louis Arena"
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