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1842: Elizabeth Bacon Born, Future Wife of General George Armstrong Custer
1842: Elizabeth Bacon Born, Future Wife of General George Armstrong Custer
Apr 8 all-day
 Elizabeth Bacon Custer, a significant chronicler of the West and the wife of George Armstrong Custer, was born in Monroe, Michigan on April 8, 1842. Elizabeth Custer is best known today for her decades-long effort … Continue reading "1842: Elizabeth Bacon Born, Future Wife of General George Armstrong Custer"
1865 : General William Birney & His Black Troops Corner Robert E. Lee At Appomattox
1865 : General William Birney & His Black Troops Corner Robert E. Lee At Appomattox
Apr 8 all-day
David and William Birney — sons of the Bay City abolitionist — were major generals, recruiting and leading colored troops. And James G. Birney IV, grandson, enlisted in Bay City and rode with Gen. Custer … Continue reading "1865 : General William Birney & His Black Troops Corner Robert E. Lee At Appomattox"
1871 : Grand Ledge Incorporates
1871 : Grand Ledge Incorporates
Apr 8 all-day
On April 8, 1871, Grand Ledge incorporated and immediately created a plan to make itself a resort destination. The resort business began after John Burtch launched a steamer in the Grand River for the purpose … Continue reading "1871 : Grand Ledge Incorporates"
1907 : Rachel Andresen Born, Founder of Youth for Understanding
1907 : Rachel Andresen Born, Founder of Youth for Understanding
Apr 8 all-day
Student exchange program pioneer Rachel J. Andresen was born April 8, 1907 in Deerfield, Michigan. At the age of 16 she graduated at the top of her class and went on to receive her Bachelor … Continue reading "1907 : Rachel Andresen Born, Founder of Youth for Understanding"
1956: Last Detroit Streetcar Parked
1956: Last Detroit Streetcar Parked
Apr 8 all-day
On April 8, 1956, Detroit held a parade — a funeral procession more like it — to mark the death of the city’s streetcars. Late that afternoon, the last streetcar in the procession, car No. … Continue reading "1956: Last Detroit Streetcar Parked"
1957 : Lansing Board of Education Endorses Establishment of Lansing Community College
1957 : Lansing Board of Education Endorses Establishment of Lansing Community College
Apr 8 all-day
On April 8, 1957, the Lansing Board of Education adopted the following resolution: “We, the Lansing Board of Education, resolve to establish a community college and technical institute in the City of Lansing, Michigan ….” … Continue reading "1957 : Lansing Board of Education Endorses Establishment of Lansing Community College"
1968 : East Lansing Passes Ordinance Guaranteeing Fair Housing
1968 : East Lansing Passes Ordinance Guaranteeing Fair Housing
Apr 8 all-day
t was nearly 50 years ago that blacks were forbidden from owning property in East Lansing, home of MSU. It’s hard to believe a city heralded for being the first community in the nation to … Continue reading "1968 : East Lansing Passes Ordinance Guaranteeing Fair Housing"
2014 : Lacy Holsworth Dies, Forever Linked with 2013-14 Spartan Basketball Team
2014 : Lacy Holsworth Dies, Forever Linked with 2013-14 Spartan Basketball Team
Apr 8 all-day
 Lacey Holsworth, the eight-year-old girl who was battling cancer and was a special friend of MSU basketball center Adreian Payne, died on April 8. An Instagram post sent out by her Twitter account, @adorablelacey, … Continue reading "2014 : Lacy Holsworth Dies, Forever Linked with 2013-14 Spartan Basketball Team"
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