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1830 : Michigan’s First Temperance Organization Formed
1830 : Michigan’s First Temperance Organization Formed
Feb 19 all-day
On February 19, 1830, Michigan’s first temperance organization — the Detroit Society for the Suppression of Intemperance — was organized. Its first President was General Charles Larned, a veteran of both the Revolutionary War and … Continue reading "1830 : Michigan’s First Temperance Organization Formed"
1866 : First African-American Cookbook Published in Michigan
1866 : First African-American Cookbook Published in Michigan
Feb 19 all-day
 Malinda Russell never set out to make history. Her aim was to make a living. Little did she know that the self-published pamphlet she penned in Paw Paw would become the pivot point in reshaping … Continue reading "1866 : First African-American Cookbook Published in Michigan"
1896 : Detroit Metro Convention And Visitors Bureau Forms, First of Its Kind
1896 : Detroit Metro Convention And Visitors Bureau Forms, First of Its Kind
Feb 19 all-day
On February 19, 1896, the Detroit Convention and Businessmen’s League was formed. Now known as the Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau, it was the first organization of its kind in the world. See what … Continue reading "1896 : Detroit Metro Convention And Visitors Bureau Forms, First of Its Kind"
1940 : William “Smokey” Robinson Born in Detroit
1940 : William “Smokey” Robinson Born in Detroit
Feb 19 all-day
As lead singer of the group Smokey Robinson and the Miracles, Robinson performed hits like “The Tears of a Clown” and “The Tracks of My Tears.” As a producer and writer, he lent his skills … Continue reading "1940 : William “Smokey” Robinson Born in Detroit"
1943 : First War-Worker Dawn Show Debuts at Fox
1943 : First War-Worker Dawn Show Debuts at Fox
Feb 19 all-day
On February 19, 1943, the first “war-worker dawn show” had more than 9,000 war plant workers from the night shift attending its 2 a.m. show. Workers were encouraged to “come as you are” and enjoy … Continue reading "1943 : First War-Worker Dawn Show Debuts at Fox"
1955 : Jeff Daniels Born, Actor, Musician, Playright
1955 : Jeff Daniels Born, Actor, Musician, Playright
Feb 19 all-day
 Although Jeff Daniels was born in Athens, Georgia, he was raised in Chelsea, Michigan. A famous actor, musician, and playright, Daniels lives in Chelsea, Michigan where he opened the Purple Rose Theater. Some of his … Continue reading "1955 : Jeff Daniels Born, Actor, Musician, Playright"
1970 : Tigers’ Pitcher Denny McLain Suspended
1970 : Tigers’ Pitcher Denny McLain Suspended
Feb 19 all-day
 Professional baseball’s last 30-game winner, Denny McLain was the first major-league baseball player suspended since 1924. McLain was later sent to prison when found guilty of charges of racketeering. For more information, see “Detroit Tiger … Continue reading "1970 : Tigers’ Pitcher Denny McLain Suspended"
1976 : Gerald Ford Issues Proclamation 4417, An American Promise
1976 : Gerald Ford Issues Proclamation 4417, An American Promise
Feb 19 all-day
On February 19, 1976, President Gerald Ford signed the proclamation “An American Promise.” It formally announced the termination Executive Order 9066, the measure that had resulted in the uprooting of Japanese Americans and their detainment … Continue reading "1976 : Gerald Ford Issues Proclamation 4417, An American Promise"
2015 : Angela Davis Visits University of Michigan-Flint
2015 : Angela Davis Visits University of Michigan-Flint
Feb 19 all-day
 With the prison-industrial complex, racism, police brutality, anti-Arab and anti-Muslim discrimination, and more on the table, Angela Davis didn’t leave any activist’s stone unturned during her visit to Flint on Thursday. The iconic civil rights … Continue reading "2015 : Angela Davis Visits University of Michigan-Flint"
2021 : President Biden Visits Pfizer Facilities in Portage, MI
2021 : President Biden Visits Pfizer Facilities in Portage, MI
Feb 19 all-day
 President Biden is in Portage, Michigan, where he is visiting one of the three manufacturing plants where Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine is produced, according the White House. Governor Whitmer accompanied him on the tour. The President … Continue reading "2021 : President Biden Visits Pfizer Facilities in Portage, MI"
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