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1824 : Thomas M. Cooley Born, Michigan Supreme Court Justice
1824 : Thomas M. Cooley Born, Michigan Supreme Court Justice
Jan 6 all-day
 Thomas M. Cooley was born on January 6, 1824, in Attica, New York. He taught school in order to earn money to obtain his education. Cooley planned to continue his studies in Chicago, but during … Continue reading "1824 : Thomas M. Cooley Born, Michigan Supreme Court Justice"
1853 : Woodbridge N. Ferris Born, Future Michigan Governor
1853 : Woodbridge N. Ferris Born, Future Michigan Governor
Jan 6 all-day
 Photo of Ferris taking the oath of office as Governor of Michigan, 1913. On January 6, 1853, Woodbridge N. Ferris, Michigan governor from 1913-1916, was born in Spencer, NY. As governor, Ferris advocated prohibition and … Continue reading "1853 : Woodbridge N. Ferris Born, Future Michigan Governor"
1863 : Emancipation Proclamation Celebrated at Detroit’s Second Baptist Church
1863 : Emancipation Proclamation Celebrated at Detroit’s Second Baptist Church
Jan 6 all-day
 On Jan. 6, 1863, a celebration of the Emancipation Proclamation took place at Second Baptist Church in Detroit, the first African-American congregation established in Michigan. It included “speeches by white and black Negroes,” according to … Continue reading "1863 : Emancipation Proclamation Celebrated at Detroit’s Second Baptist Church"
1912 : Muzyad Yakhoob (Danny Thomas) Born in Deerfield
1912 : Muzyad Yakhoob (Danny Thomas) Born in Deerfield
Jan 6 all-day
 On January 6, 1912 a Deerfield, Michigan horse farmer named Shaheed Yakhoob (later Jacobs) and his wife Margaret, welcomed a new child into the world. The Jacobs, Lebanese immigrants, named their baby Muzyad. Years later … Continue reading "1912 : Muzyad Yakhoob (Danny Thomas) Born in Deerfield"
1914 : Calumet Colosseum Opens
1914 : Calumet Colosseum Opens
Jan 6 all-day
 Calumet Colosseum is marking its 100th anniversary with a hockey game between the teams that started it all back in 1914. The Calumet Wolverines and Portage Lake Pioneers will skate against each other on Monday … Continue reading "1914 : Calumet Colosseum Opens"
1925 : Paavo Nurmi Sets Indoor World Record for Mile and 5000 Meter
1925 : Paavo Nurmi Sets Indoor World Record for Mile and 5000 Meter
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 Nurmi with President Calvin Coolidge during his 1925 U.S. tour On this day in 1838 Samuel Morse gave a public demonstration of the telegraph for the first time. However, students at Finlandia University might be … Continue reading "1925 : Paavo Nurmi Sets Indoor World Record for Mile and 5000 Meter"
1994 : Nancy Kerrigan Assaulted at Joe Louis Arena
1994 : Nancy Kerrigan Assaulted at Joe Louis Arena
Jan 6 all-day
 Kerrigan and Harding in Lillehammer On January 6, 1994, the United State Figure Skating Championships, taking place at Joe Louis Arena in Detroit, were marred by violence and scandal as Nancy Kerrigan was hit on … Continue reading "1994 : Nancy Kerrigan Assaulted at Joe Louis Arena"
2014 : 6th Closure at MSU Due to Snow, Cold, or A Combination
2014 : 6th Closure at MSU Due to Snow, Cold, or A Combination
Jan 6 all-day
 January 6-7, 2014 Between 12-15 inches of snow fell on January 5-6, 2014, causing hazardous driving conditions and closing MSU for the 6th time in its history on January 6-7 (Monday and Tuesday). Actually it … Continue reading "2014 : 6th Closure at MSU Due to Snow, Cold, or A Combination"
2023 : Jocelyn Benson Receives Presidential Medal
2023 : Jocelyn Benson Receives Presidential Medal
Jan 6 all-day
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson on Friday will receive the Presidential Citizens Medal, one of the nation’s highest civilian honors, for her role in overseeing the 2020 election and defending it against efforts to … Continue reading "2023 : Jocelyn Benson Receives Presidential Medal"
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