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1835 : Border War With Ohio Flares
1835 : Border War With Ohio Flares
Apr 29 all-day
On April 29, 1835, the Detroit Free Press carried an article (top of column three) describing Michigan militia efforts to confront Ohio surveyers as the battle for the southern portion of Michigan heats up. “Col. … Continue reading "1835 : Border War With Ohio Flares"
1892 : Successful Submarine Trial on River Rouge
1892 : Successful Submarine Trial on River Rouge
Apr 29 all-day
George Collin Baker of Chicago came to Detroit in January of 1892 with a detailed agenda. He checked into the Cadillac Hotel and set to work perfecting his plans to try out his wooden submarine … Continue reading "1892 : Successful Submarine Trial on River Rouge"
1898 : John Philip Sousa Band Plays Stars and Stripes Forever in Detroit
1898 : John Philip Sousa Band Plays Stars and Stripes Forever in Detroit
Apr 29 all-day
1898 : John Philip Sousa Band Plays Stars and Stripes Forever in Detroit
On this day, the John Phillip Sousa Band played his new march, Stars and Stripes Forever at the corner of Larner and Brush streets in Detroit. Source : Historical Society of Michigan Also see John … Continue reading "1898 : John Philip Sousa Band Plays Stars and Stripes Forever in Detroit"
1950: Debbie Stabenow Born, First Female U.S. Senator From Michigan
1950: Debbie Stabenow Born, First Female U.S. Senator From Michigan
Apr 29 all-day
Deborah Ann Stabenow ; née Greer, born April 29, 1950) is an American politician serving as the senior United States senator from Michigan, a seat she has held since 2001. A member of the Democratic … Continue reading "1950: Debbie Stabenow Born, First Female U.S. Senator From Michigan"
2004 : Last Oldsmobile Alero Rolls Off Line in Lansing
2004 : Last Oldsmobile Alero Rolls Off Line in Lansing
Apr 29 all-day
On April 29, 2004 the final Oldsmobile drove off the line at General Motors’ Lansing Car Assembly plant. That dark cherry Alero sedan represented the send-off to a nameplate founded in the city more than … Continue reading "2004 : Last Oldsmobile Alero Rolls Off Line in Lansing"
2011 : Michigan Adopts New State Flag
2011 : Michigan Adopts New State Flag
Apr 29 all-day
The Flag of the State of Michigan depicts the state’s coat-of-arms on a dark blue field, as set forth by Michigan state law. The state coat of arms depicts a light blue shield, upon which … Continue reading "2011 : Michigan Adopts New State Flag"
2018: President Trump Visits Michigan, Endorses Funding for Soo Locks
2018: President Trump Visits Michigan, Endorses Funding for Soo Locks
Apr 29 all-day
Since Macomb County helped deliver the presidency to Donald Trump, he decided to return the favor Saturday night. He came to Washington Township to tout his record since being inaugurated in 2017 and urge a huge … Continue reading "2018: President Trump Visits Michigan, Endorses Funding for Soo Locks"
2020 : Governor’s Stay at Home Executive Order Declared Legal
2020 : Governor’s Stay at Home Executive Order Declared Legal
Apr 29 all-day
A Michigan judge found that while Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s stay-at-home order does “temporary harm” to the constitutional rights of Michigan residents, the harm doesn’t outweigh the public health risk posed by the coronavirus outbreak.\ Steve … Continue reading "2020 : Governor’s Stay at Home Executive Order Declared Legal"
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