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1849 : Detroit Common Council Calls for City Physician
1849 : Detroit Common Council Calls for City Physician
Feb 21 all-day
Almost from its beginnings, Detroit has always sought physicians to care for the health of its citizens. In 1829 and 1837, there were small-pox outbreaks. On February 21 1849 the Detroit Common Council passes an … Continue reading "1849 : Detroit Common Council Calls for City Physician"
1865 : Michigan African American Troops Help Liberate Charleston, South Carolina
1865 : Michigan African American Troops Help Liberate Charleston, South Carolina
Feb 21 all-day
1865 : Michigan African American Troops Help Liberate Charleston, South Carolina
Four Ypsilantians participated at this iconic moment, the liberation of Charleston, South Carolina.   Entering the ruins of the town singing “John Brown’s Body,” the freedom fighters of the 55th Massachusetts Infantry liberate the citadel … Continue reading "1865 : Michigan African American Troops Help Liberate Charleston, South Carolina"
1904 : National Ski Association Organized in Ishpeming
1904 : National Ski Association Organized in Ishpeming
Feb 21 all-day
Attracted to the abundant snows of the western Upper Peninsula, Norway native Carl Tellefsen quickly made his mark on the local skiing scene, eventually serving as founder and first president of the National Ski Association. … Continue reading "1904 : National Ski Association Organized in Ishpeming"
1965 : Malcolm X Assassinated
1965 : Malcolm X Assassinated
Feb 21 all-day
1965 : Malcolm X Assassinated
Today is the anniversary of Malcolm X’s assassination. Malcolm X was also known as El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz. An influential African-American Muslim minister, public speaker, and human rights activist, he once said: “If you don’t stand … Continue reading "1965 : Malcolm X Assassinated"
1978 : House Cats Protected From Hunters
1978 : House Cats Protected From Hunters
Feb 21 all-day
On February 21, 1978, 75 fifth graders jammed into Gov. William G. Milliken’s office to watch him sign into law their bill protecting house cats from hunters. The St. Clair elementary school students initiated the … Continue reading "1978 : House Cats Protected From Hunters"
2014 : U.S. Navy Reveals the 6th U.S.S. Detroit’s Official Crest
2014 : U.S. Navy Reveals the 6th U.S.S. Detroit’s Official Crest
Feb 21 all-day
2014 : U.S. Navy Reveals the 6th U.S.S. Detroit's Official Crest
The British built the first USS Detroit at Malden, Canada, in 1813.   Although the 6th U.S.S. Detroit is still under construction at the Lockheed Martin Marinette Shipyard in Marinette, Wis., and won’t be launched … Continue reading "2014 : U.S. Navy Reveals the 6th U.S.S. Detroit’s Official Crest"
2018 : Red Cedar Floods MSU Campus, East Lansing
2018 : Red Cedar Floods MSU Campus, East Lansing
Feb 21 all-day
February 21-23, 2018 Warmer temperatures and strong rains are leading to flooding on MSU’s campus, causing road and parking lot closures as campus personnel work to mitigate potential flood damage along the Red Cedar River. … Continue reading "2018 : Red Cedar Floods MSU Campus, East Lansing"
2020 : 3 Millionth Vehicle at Lansing Delta Township Assembly Plant
2020 : 3 Millionth Vehicle at Lansing Delta Township Assembly Plant
Feb 21 all-day
A 2020 Chevrolet Traverse Premier Redline Edition (color: Silver Ice Metallic) that drove off the line at GM’s Lansing Delta Township Assembly plant on Friday morning was cheered by hundreds of facility employees, GM officials … Continue reading "2020 : 3 Millionth Vehicle at Lansing Delta Township Assembly Plant"
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