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1799 : Detroit Becomes Official Port of Entry for U.S.
1799 : Detroit Becomes Official Port of Entry for U.S.
Mar 2 all-day
On March 2, 1799, an Act of Congress made Detroit a port of entry. Source : Detroit Historical Society of Michigan Facebook Page
1824 : Father Gabriel Richard Petitions Congress. First Michigan Earmark?
1824 : Father Gabriel Richard Petitions Congress. First Michigan Earmark?
Mar 2 all-day
In his only recorded speech as territorial representative to Congress, Father Gabriel Richard asked for $1,500 to build a road from Detroit to Chicago on March 2, 1824. His appeal was so eloquent that Congress … Continue reading "1824 : Father Gabriel Richard Petitions Congress. First Michigan Earmark?"
1836 : Bronson Renamed Kalamazoo
1836 : Bronson Renamed Kalamazoo
Mar 2 all-day
 Governor Stevens T. Mason approved changing the name of the town of Bronson to Kalamazoo on this day. Source : Michigan History, March/April 2017, p.8 Titus Bronson is considered the first pioneer of Kalamazoo, MI, … Continue reading "1836 : Bronson Renamed Kalamazoo"
1872 : John W. Patterson Born, African American Baseball Player/Coach and First African American Police Officer in Battle Creek
1872 : John W. Patterson Born, African American Baseball Player/Coach and First African American Police Officer in Battle Creek
Mar 2 all-day
 In the Battle Creek of the early to mid-1900s, he was as constant as the sunrise. John W. Patterson (March 2, 1872 – August 23, 1940) , known to everyone as Pat, could always be … Continue reading "1872 : John W. Patterson Born, African American Baseball Player/Coach and First African American Police Officer in Battle Creek"
1877 : Senator Thomas White from Grand Haven Declares Rutherford B. Hayes 1876 Presidential Election Winner
1877 : Senator Thomas White from Grand Haven Declares Rutherford B. Hayes 1876 Presidential Election Winner
Mar 2 all-day
On March 2, 1877, Rutherford B. Hayes was declared winner of the 1876 election by a special committee set up by Senator Thomas White Ferry from Grand Haven who was serving as President Pro Tempore … Continue reading "1877 : Senator Thomas White from Grand Haven Declares Rutherford B. Hayes 1876 Presidential Election Winner"
1974 : Speed Limit Lowered to 55 MPH In Michigan
1974 : Speed Limit Lowered to 55 MPH In Michigan
Mar 2 all-day
On March 2, 1974, highway speed limits were reduced to 55 miles per hour to comply with federal legislation aimed at reducing energy consumption, adding an hour and 10 minutes to the trip between Detroit … Continue reading "1974 : Speed Limit Lowered to 55 MPH In Michigan"
2018: Detroit Autorama
2018: Detroit Autorama
Mar 2 all-day
 March 2-4, 2018 Billed as America’s greatest hot rod show, Autorama has been drawing thousands of car fanatics and gearheads since 1961. The first-ever Detroit Autorama was held at the University of Detroit Memorial Building … Continue reading "2018: Detroit Autorama"
2023 : Finlandia University Will Not Reopen for 2023/24
2023 : Finlandia University Will Not Reopen for 2023/24
Mar 2 all-day
The only private university in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula will shut its doors after this school year because of low enrollment, school officials announced Thursday. Finlandia University in Hancock, just north of Houghton in the Keweenaw … Continue reading "2023 : Finlandia University Will Not Reopen for 2023/24"
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