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1802: Detroit Adopts Fire Regulations
1802: Detroit Adopts Fire Regulations
Feb 23 all-day
 On February 23, 1802, adoption of fire regulations marked the beginnings of the City Of Detroit Fire Department. Sources: Detroit Historical Society Detroit Fire Department Legacy.com
1870: Michigan Agricultural College Opens Its Doors to Women for the First Time
1870: Michigan Agricultural College Opens Its Doors to Women for the First Time
Feb 23 all-day
On February 23, 1870, what was then known as State Agricultural College (now Michigan State University) opened its doors to 10 female students. These women, ranging in age from 16 to 23 – studied subjects … Continue reading "1870: Michigan Agricultural College Opens Its Doors to Women for the First Time"
1882 : St. Ignace, Michigan’s Second-Oldest Continuous Settlement, Incorporated
1882 : St. Ignace, Michigan’s Second-Oldest Continuous Settlement, Incorporated
Feb 23 all-day
 The Village of St. Ignace in Mackinac County was incorporated. The village is Michigan’s second-oldest continuous settlement and remains the county seat of Makinac County until this day. Source : Michigan Historical Calendar, courtesy of … Continue reading "1882 : St. Ignace, Michigan’s Second-Oldest Continuous Settlement, Incorporated"
1911 : Soapy Williams Born, Future Michigan Governor
1911 : Soapy Williams Born, Future Michigan Governor
Feb 23 all-day
 No matter which party you support, former Governor G. Mennen “Soapy’’ Williams demonstrates how a single leader can change a state and its culture rapidly. He served six terms as Governor of Michigan from 1949 … Continue reading "1911 : Soapy Williams Born, Future Michigan Governor"
1945 : Detroiter Helped Raise Flag on Iwo Jima
1945 : Detroiter Helped Raise Flag on Iwo Jima
Feb 23 all-day
 It’s arguably the most iconic photograph of World War II: six faceless figures straining together to plant the Stars and Stripes on Mount Suribachi, high above the volcanic killing grounds of Iwo Jima. The powerful … Continue reading "1945 : Detroiter Helped Raise Flag on Iwo Jima"
1999: Sister Helen Prejean Speaks Against Death Penalty
1999: Sister Helen Prejean Speaks Against Death Penalty
Feb 23 all-day
 Sister Helen Prejean, author of the best-selling book turned movie, Dead Man Walking, today came to Michigan to warn policy-makers to “look down the road” before putting the death penalty on the ballot. “I am … Continue reading "1999: Sister Helen Prejean Speaks Against Death Penalty"
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