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1782 : Alexander Macomb Born, Victor of Battle of Plattsburg
1782 : Alexander Macomb Born, Victor of Battle of Plattsburg
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 Painting image shared by HistoricDetroit.org In 1818 Territorial Governor Lewis Cass proclaimed that the third Michigan county to receive a name would be called Macomb. At that time the young General was Commander of the … Continue reading "1782 : Alexander Macomb Born, Victor of Battle of Plattsburg"
1838 : Jackson State Prison Construction Begins
1838 : Jackson State Prison Construction Begins
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 On April 3, 1838, construction began on Michigan’s first state prison in Jackson. At one time, it was the largest walled prison in the world and still remains one of the biggest. The legislature passed … Continue reading "1838 : Jackson State Prison Construction Begins"
1848 : Michigan, Michigan Renamed Lansing, Michigan
1848 : Michigan, Michigan Renamed Lansing, Michigan
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After about a year of letters being addressed to Michigan, Michigan, the state capitol’s name was changed to Lansing. Sources : Michigan History, January/February 2013. Lansing, Michigan wikipedia entry For more information about Lansing, Michigan’s … Continue reading "1848 : Michigan, Michigan Renamed Lansing, Michigan"
1869 : Legislature Passes Free Statewide School Supported by Local Taxes and State Aid
1869 : Legislature Passes Free Statewide School Supported by Local Taxes and State Aid
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On April 3, 1869, the Legislature established a free statewide school system supported by local taxes and state aid. Prior to the act, local governments had issued rate bills (tuition charges) to the parents of … Continue reading "1869 : Legislature Passes Free Statewide School Supported by Local Taxes and State Aid"
1903 : Israelite House of David Settles in Benton Harbor
1903 : Israelite House of David Settles in Benton Harbor
Apr 3 all-day
 On April 3, 1903, Benjamin Purnell, an itinerate preacher, along with his wife Mary, created the Israelite House of David, a religious colony, in Benton Harbor, Michigan, with land donated by devout followers. Within a … Continue reading "1903 : Israelite House of David Settles in Benton Harbor"
1933 : Michigan Approves 21st Amendment, Repealing Prohibition
1933 : Michigan Approves 21st Amendment, Repealing Prohibition
Apr 3 all-day
 On April 3, 1933, Michigan became the first state to vote for a repeal of federal Prohibition. During the 1920s, Michigan was a battleground for bootleggers who smuggled liquor into Michigan from Canada. With the … Continue reading "1933 : Michigan Approves 21st Amendment, Repealing Prohibition"
1940 : Isle Royale National Park Established
1940 : Isle Royale National Park Established
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 It’s the 75th birthday of Isle Royale National Park. It was established on April 3, 1940, and is Michigan’s only National Park. For more information see Isle Royale National Park, National Geographic Traveler. Isle Royale … Continue reading "1940 : Isle Royale National Park Established"
1956 : Northwest Grand Rapids Area Battered by Deadly Tornado
1956 : Northwest Grand Rapids Area Battered by Deadly Tornado
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A deadly F5 tornado that packed winds of up to 300 mph struck northwest Grand Rapids, cutting a path from Hudsonville to Comstock Park. More than 330 injuries were reported, in addition to 17 … Continue reading "1956 : Northwest Grand Rapids Area Battered by Deadly Tornado"
1975 : Snowstorm Shuts Down MSU for 2nd Time
1975 : Snowstorm Shuts Down MSU for 2nd Time
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A freak snowstorm on April 3-4, 1975 dumped 15 inches of wet snow, making roads and sidewalks impassable. Saginaw reported 14 inches; Flint reported 17 inches. Many people weren’t prepared for that kind of … Continue reading "1975 : Snowstorm Shuts Down MSU for 2nd Time"
1996 : Oldsmobile Park Opens in Lansing
1996 : Oldsmobile Park Opens in Lansing
Apr 3 all-day
 Lansing’s minor league ballpark – Oldsmobile Park – made its debut on April 3, 1996, with a college game between Michigan State University and the University of Michigan. Two days later, with the temperature around … Continue reading "1996 : Oldsmobile Park Opens in Lansing"
2000 : Matteen Cleaves Leads MSU to Second National Basketball Title
2000 : Matteen Cleaves Leads MSU to Second National Basketball Title
Apr 3 all-day
 Michigan State senior Mateen Cleaves limped his way to the Most Outstanding Player (MOP) of the 2000 NCAA Tournament. Cleaves sprained his ankle with 16:18 to play in the 2nd half, and this was after … Continue reading "2000 : Matteen Cleaves Leads MSU to Second National Basketball Title"
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