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1903 : Train Wreck in Grand Rapids
1903 : Train Wreck in Grand Rapids
Dec 26 all-day
On December 26, 1903, high winds extinguished a warning light and two Pere Marquette passenger trains collided near Grand Rapids, killing 22-people. Source : WAKV, the Memory Stations Facebook Page
1913 : Michigan Central Depot Opens in Detroit
1913 : Michigan Central Depot Opens in Detroit
Dec 26 all-day
 On December 26, 1913, the first train pulled into Detroit’s Michigan Central Station – the tallest train station in the world at the time and a proud, towering symbol of the city’s progress. When travelers stepped … Continue reading "1913 : Michigan Central Depot Opens in Detroit"
1944 : First Michigan Soldier Buys a Home With a VA Loan
1944 : First Michigan Soldier Buys a Home With a VA Loan
Dec 26 all-day
Floyd M. Edwards of Kalamazoo became the first Michigan veteran to take advantage of the “G.I. Bill of Rights” when he purchased a home with a VA Loan. Source : Historical Society of Michigan
1963 : Boyne Highlands Resort Opens
1963 : Boyne Highlands Resort Opens
Dec 26 all-day
 On this day Boyne Highlands Resort opens with two of the world’s first triple chair ski lifts and an Alpine style ski lodge. Harbor Springs residents actually started the resort in 1955-56 but called it … Continue reading "1963 : Boyne Highlands Resort Opens"
1976 : Senator Philip Hart of Michigan Dies
1976 : Senator Philip Hart of Michigan Dies
Dec 26 all-day
 Philip Hart died of cancer on 26th December, 1976. In a tribute to his distinguished career, Edward Kennedy suggested that the new Senate building be named after Hart. A bill sponsored by 85 senators passed, … Continue reading "1976 : Senator Philip Hart of Michigan Dies"
2010 : Geraldine Hoff Doyle, the Real-Life Model for We Can Do It Rosie the Riveter, Dies In Lansing
2010 : Geraldine Hoff Doyle, the Real-Life Model for We Can Do It Rosie the Riveter, Dies In Lansing
Dec 26 all-day
 At 17, a young factory worker from Lansing, Michigan named Geraldine Doyle unwittingly inspired J. Howard Miller’s iconic “We Can Do It!” poster, an image that later became a powerful symbol of American women’s contributions … Continue reading "2010 : Geraldine Hoff Doyle, the Real-Life Model for We Can Do It Rosie the Riveter, Dies In Lansing"
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1821 : First Public Executions in Michigan
1821 : First Public Executions in Michigan
Dec 27 all-day
Two Indians, accused of murder, were hung in Detroit on this day in 1821, the first executions in Michigan after the territory became part of the U.S. In jail, the two men used a piece … Continue reading "1821 : First Public Executions in Michigan"
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1863 : Troy Township Approves Tax to Fund Bonuses for Military Volunteers
1863 : Troy Township Approves Tax to Fund Bonuses for Military Volunteers
Dec 28 all-day
On December 28, 1863, the voters of Troy Township approved a tax to compensate soldiers. The tax paid $100 to each man who volunteered to join the Union military. According to the report from Michigan … Continue reading "1863 : Troy Township Approves Tax to Fund Bonuses for Military Volunteers"
1881 : Inventor Lloyd Groff Copeman Born
1881 : Inventor Lloyd Groff Copeman Born
Dec 28 all-day
Lloyd Groff Copeman (28 December 1881 – 5 July 1956) was a prolific American inventor who devised the first electric stove and the flexible rubber ice cube tray, among other products. Copeman was raised by … Continue reading "1881 : Inventor Lloyd Groff Copeman Born"
1915 : Ypsilanti Boarding Houses Can Set Their Own Rules Governing Gentleman Callers
1915 : Ypsilanti Boarding Houses Can Set Their Own Rules Governing Gentleman Callers
Dec 28 all-day
In 1915, State Attorney General Grant Fellows ruled that the state board of education had no power to regulate private boardinghouses in Ypsilanti where young women who attended the State Normal College resided. The ruling … Continue reading "1915 : Ypsilanti Boarding Houses Can Set Their Own Rules Governing Gentleman Callers"
1952 : Detroit Lions Win NFL Championship
1952 : Detroit Lions Win NFL Championship
Dec 28 all-day
On December 28, 1952, Doak Walker’s 67-yard third-quarter touchdown led the Detroit Lions to a 17-7 win over the Cleveland Browns for the NFL championship. The Lions last previous NFL Championship was in 1935. Source … Continue reading "1952 : Detroit Lions Win NFL Championship"
1960 : Where the Boys Are Premieres
1960 : Where the Boys Are Premieres
Dec 28 all-day
 As spring breakers hit the beaches and slopes in exotic locales today, few if any have any clue that they form part of a cultural phenomenon that was fueled a half century ago by the … Continue reading "1960 : Where the Boys Are Premieres"
1973 : Mayor Coleman Young Sworn In as Mayor of Detroit
1973 : Mayor Coleman Young Sworn In as Mayor of Detroit
Dec 28 all-day
 Not wanting to be occupied on January 1, Mayor Coleman Young was sworn in as Detroit’s first Black Mayor in 1973. Sources : Michigan Every Day. Time Article About Mayor Coleman Young, December 2, 2009.
2006 : President Gerald Ford Dies
2006 : President Gerald Ford Dies
Dec 28 all-day
 Former U.S. President Gerald R. Ford has died at age 93. The 38th president of the United States, Gerald Ford took office when the Watergate scandal forced Richard Nixon from the presidency. He is best … Continue reading "2006 : President Gerald Ford Dies"
2014 : Michigan Citizen Ends Weekly Publication
2014 : Michigan Citizen Ends Weekly Publication
Dec 28 all-day
The Michigan Citizen published its last weekly edition Dec. 28, 2014. We have deep gratitude for the hundreds of contributors over nearly four decades, the tens of thousands of readers and the citizens in our … Continue reading "2014 : Michigan Citizen Ends Weekly Publication"
2018 : Barack Obama Likes Lord Huron Song
2018 : Barack Obama Likes Lord Huron Song
Dec 28 all-day
We always knew former President Barack Obama had good taste (consider, for example, his wife). It’s been a tradition of his in recent Decembers to publish lists of his favorite music, books and movies of … Continue reading "2018 : Barack Obama Likes Lord Huron Song"
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1902 : First Hockey Game Played at Amphidrome, the Home of Professional Hockey
1902 : First Hockey Game Played at Amphidrome, the Home of Professional Hockey
Dec 29 all-day
The first hockey game was played in the Amphidrome arena in Houghton on December 29, 1902, when Portage Lake beat the University of Toronto, 13-2. In 1903-04 the Portage Lake Hockey Club became the first … Continue reading "1902 : First Hockey Game Played at Amphidrome, the Home of Professional Hockey"
1957 : The Curse of Bobby Layne
1957 : The Curse of Bobby Layne
Dec 29 all-day
 The Curse of Bobby Layne from NFL Films On December 29, 1957, the Detroit Lions won their last NFL championship by defeating the Cleveland Browns. Star quarterback Bobby Layne missed the game due to a … Continue reading "1957 : The Curse of Bobby Layne"
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1933 : Governor William Comstock Celebrates Repeal of Prohibition By Buying The First Bottle of Whiskey Sold
1933 : Governor William Comstock Celebrates Repeal of Prohibition By Buying The First Bottle of Whiskey Sold
Dec 30 all-day
With the repeal of prohibition, Governor William Comstock bought a bottle of Old Taylor, the first bottle of whiskey sold in the state. Sources : Historical Society of Michigan Ken Coleman, “On this day in … Continue reading "1933 : Governor William Comstock Celebrates Repeal of Prohibition By Buying The First Bottle of Whiskey Sold"
1934 : Chuck Westover, a.k.a. Del Shannon, Born in Battle Creek
1934 : Chuck Westover, a.k.a. Del Shannon, Born in Battle Creek
Dec 30 all-day
 Born in Battle Creek but raised in Coopersville near Grand Rapids, Chuck Weeden Westover achieved fame in 1961 with the song “Runaway”, co-written with Max Crook. Boosted by Shannon’s appearance on American Bandstand, the song … Continue reading "1934 : Chuck Westover, a.k.a. Del Shannon, Born in Battle Creek"
1936 : Flint Sit-Down Strike Begins
1936 : Flint Sit-Down Strike Begins
Dec 30 all-day
 On December 30, 1936, Fisher Body workers struck this plant in Flint, Michigan, as the sit-down strikes against General Motors continued. Their primary objective was union recognition. Violence erupted on January 11, 1937, as an … Continue reading "1936 : Flint Sit-Down Strike Begins"
1998: Dwarf Lake Iris Designated Michigan’s Official Wildflower
1998: Dwarf Lake Iris Designated Michigan’s Official Wildflower
Dec 30 all-day
 Michigan State Wildflower: Dwarf Lake Iris In 1996, the Wildflower Association of Michigan sponsored an informal wildflower preference poll in newspapers throughout the state. The Association invited citizens to vote for one of six native … Continue reading "1998: Dwarf Lake Iris Designated Michigan’s Official Wildflower"
2014 : University of Michigan Introduces Jim Harbaugh as New Football Coach
2014 : University of Michigan Introduces Jim Harbaugh as New Football Coach
Dec 30 all-day
 Michigan has told its biggest boosters that a deal for Jim Harbaugh to become its next head coach is done and that a news conference is scheduled for Tuesday, a source close to Michigan told … Continue reading "2014 : University of Michigan Introduces Jim Harbaugh as New Football Coach"
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1862 : Albert Sleeper Born, Future Governor of Michigan
1862 : Albert Sleeper Born, Future Governor of Michigan
Dec 31 all-day
 Albert Sleeper was born on December 31, 1862, in Bradford, Vermont and was educated at the Bradford Academy. In 1884, he moved to Lexington, Michigan, where he was a successful businessman owning several banks and … Continue reading "1862 : Albert Sleeper Born, Future Governor of Michigan"
1862 : Battle of Stones River
1862 : Battle of Stones River
Dec 31 all-day
 On this day, a three-day battle began east of Nashville, Tennessee, one of the bloodiest of the Civil War. 71 Michigan soldiers would lose their lives. Source : Michigan Every Day. For more information, visit … Continue reading "1862 : Battle of Stones River"
1899 : SS Tashmoo Launched, One of the Most Beloved Pleasure Boats of the Early Twentieth Century
1899 : SS Tashmoo Launched, One of the Most Beloved Pleasure Boats of the Early Twentieth Century
Dec 31 all-day
 The 306-foot paddle-wheeler steamship SS Tashmoo was launched Dec. 31, 1899, and was one of the most beloved pleasure boats to cruise the Great Lakes. She was built for the White Star Steamship Co. of … Continue reading "1899 : SS Tashmoo Launched, One of the Most Beloved Pleasure Boats of the Early Twentieth Century"
1956 : John Voelker’s Lucky Day
1956 : John Voelker’s Lucky Day
Dec 31 all-day
 On December 31, 1956 St. Martin’s notified John Voelker that they had accepted Anatomy of a Murder for publication. Coincidentally, Governor G. Mennen Williams telephoned that same day to offer John a seat on the … Continue reading "1956 : John Voelker’s Lucky Day"
1983 : Fred Dakota Opens The Pines, The First Native American Casino in Michigan
1983 : Fred Dakota Opens The Pines, The First Native American Casino in Michigan
Dec 31 all-day
 Fred Dakota Opens the First Native American Casino On the last day of 1983, New Year’s Eve, Fred Dakota was ready to open the doors of The Pines, a casino and bar. Thinking back to … Continue reading "1983 : Fred Dakota Opens The Pines, The First Native American Casino in Michigan"
2014 : Former Michigan Attorney General Frank Kelly Turns 90
2014 : Former Michigan Attorney General Frank Kelly Turns 90
Dec 31 all-day
 He’s not in the news frequently like he once was, but Frank Kelley, who served 37 years as Michigan attorney general and holds the record as the longest-serving attorney general in U.S. history, is still … Continue reading "2014 : Former Michigan Attorney General Frank Kelly Turns 90"
2017: Lake Superior State University Releases Annual List of Banned Words
2017: Lake Superior State University Releases Annual List of Banned Words
Dec 31 all-day
The wordsmiths at Lake Superior State University eschewed “fake news” and released LSSU’s 43rd annual List of Words Banished from the Queen’s English for Mis-use, Over-use and General Uselessness. “We’ve drilled down and unpacked tons … Continue reading "2017: Lake Superior State University Releases Annual List of Banned Words"
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1838 : Patriot War Along Detroit River Begins
1838 : Patriot War Along Detroit River Begins
Jan 1 all-day
 The first attempt the Patriots made to invade Canada was in January 1838. A group of Patriots or Pirates, met on January 1, 1838, and they raised $135.00 and ten rifles to aid their cause. … Continue reading "1838 : Patriot War Along Detroit River Begins"
1879 : State Capitol Opens in Lansing
1879 : State Capitol Opens in Lansing
Jan 1 all-day
 The state Capitol in Lansing opened on Jan. 1, 1879. At the dedication, Gov. Charles Croswell said it was “evidence of the lasting taste, spirit and enterprise” of Michigan’s citizenry. It was Michigan’s third Capitol. … Continue reading "1879 : State Capitol Opens in Lansing"
1895 : C. W. Post Creates the First Batch of Postum
1895 : C. W. Post Creates the First Batch of Postum
Jan 1 all-day
C.W. Post launched what is today one of the largest cereal companies in the U.S. on Jan. 1, 1895, in a small barn in Battle Creek. His first product was Postum, a coffee substitute. Post … Continue reading "1895 : C. W. Post Creates the First Batch of Postum"
1899 : Merrie Abbott, Michigan’s First Female County Prosecutor (Unofficially)
1899 : Merrie Abbott, Michigan’s First Female County Prosecutor (Unofficially)
Jan 1 all-day
Ogemaw County voters elected Merrie Abbott County Prosecutor in 1898, but the Supreme Court removed her the following year in a bizarre turn of events. Abbott and her husband had been practicing law together in … Continue reading "1899 : Merrie Abbott, Michigan’s First Female County Prosecutor (Unofficially)"
1902 : University of Michigan Wins The First Rose Bowl
1902 : University of Michigan Wins The First Rose Bowl
Jan 1 all-day
 Originally titled the “Tournament East-West football game,” the Rose Bowl was first played on January 1, 1902, starting the tradition of New Year’s Day bowl games. The inaugural game featured Fielding Yost’s dominating 1901 Michigan … Continue reading "1902 : University of Michigan Wins The First Rose Bowl"
1911 : Detroit Tiger Hank Greenburg Born
1911 : Detroit Tiger Hank Greenburg Born
Jan 1 all-day
 Henry Benjamin “Hank” Greenberg (January 1, 1911 – September 4, 1986), nicknamed “Hammerin’ Hank” or “The Hebrew Hammer,” was an American professional baseball player in the 1930s and 1940s. A first baseman primarily for the … Continue reading "1911 : Detroit Tiger Hank Greenburg Born"
1936 : Emilia Schaub Becomes Michigan’s First Woman County Prosecutor (Officially!)
1936 : Emilia Schaub Becomes Michigan’s First Woman County Prosecutor (Officially!)
Jan 1 all-day
Emilia Schaub was born in 1891 to German immigrants in a log cabin in Leelanau County. Schaub holds many firsts in Michigan’s history. While practicing law in Detroit, she was the first woman in the … Continue reading "1936 : Emilia Schaub Becomes Michigan’s First Woman County Prosecutor (Officially!)"
1940 : Matilda Lodge Wilson, 1st Female Lieutenant Governor in Michigan
1940 : Matilda Lodge Wilson, 1st Female Lieutenant Governor in Michigan
Jan 1 all-day
 Wjhen Matilda Lodge was appointed Lieutenant Governor of Michigan by Luren Dickinson on January 1, 1940, she became not only the first woman Lieutenant Governor in Michigan, but also the first woman first woman Lieutenant … Continue reading "1940 : Matilda Lodge Wilson, 1st Female Lieutenant Governor in Michigan"
1942 : Dennis Archer Born, Future Michigan Supreme Court Member and Detroit Mayor
1942 : Dennis Archer Born, Future Michigan Supreme Court Member and Detroit Mayor
Jan 1 all-day
Dennis Wayne Archer (born January 1, 1942) is an American lawyer, jurist and former politician from Michigan. A Democrat, Archer served on the Michigan Supreme Court and as mayor of Detroit. He later served as … Continue reading "1942 : Dennis Archer Born, Future Michigan Supreme Court Member and Detroit Mayor"
1954 : MSU Spartans Win Their First Rose Bowl
1954 : MSU Spartans Win Their First Rose Bowl
Jan 1 all-day
 On January 1, 1954, the MSU Spartans defeated UCLA 28-20 in their first Rose Bowl appearance. Although MSU joined the Big Ten Conference in 1950, 1953 was the first year in which they played a … Continue reading "1954 : MSU Spartans Win Their First Rose Bowl"
1969 : Verne Troyer, Actor, Born in Sturgis, Michigan
1969 : Verne Troyer, Actor, Born in Sturgis, Michigan
Jan 1 all-day
 Verne Troyer (born January 1, 1969; died April 21, 2018) was an American actor, stunt actor and comedian. He was notable for his height of 2 ft 8 in (0.81 m), the result of cartilage–hair hypoplasia dwarfism, making … Continue reading "1969 : Verne Troyer, Actor, Born in Sturgis, Michigan"
1976 : Lake Superior State University Releases First List of Banished Words
1976 : Lake Superior State University Releases First List of Banished Words
Jan 1 all-day
 In 1977, one year after Lake Superior State University Public Relations Director W.T. (Bill) Rabe released the first “banished words list,” he said that the international reaction from news media and the public told him … Continue reading "1976 : Lake Superior State University Releases First List of Banished Words"
1978 : Orville Hubbard, Infamous Segregationist, Steps Down as Mayor of Dearborn
1978 : Orville Hubbard, Infamous Segregationist, Steps Down as Mayor of Dearborn
Jan 1 all-day
 Orville Hubbard, an infamous segregationist, officially stepped down on Jan. 1, 1978, after 36 years as mayor of Dearborn. Hubbard had a stroke on Nov. 3, 1974, and several mayors pro tem actually ran the … Continue reading "1978 : Orville Hubbard, Infamous Segregationist, Steps Down as Mayor of Dearborn"
1989 : The Temptations Inducted Into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
1989 : The Temptations Inducted Into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Jan 1 all-day
 The Temptations were the quintessential Motown vocal group. The quintet offered a rich blend of voices accompanied by stylish, coordinated dance moves. With songs and production from some of Motown’s brightest lights – most notably … Continue reading "1989 : The Temptations Inducted Into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame"
2013 : Sam Singh, 1st Indian-American To Serve in Michigan House
2013 : Sam Singh, 1st Indian-American To Serve in Michigan House
Jan 1 all-day
 Taking office on January 1, 2013, Sam Singh was the first Indian-American to serve in the Michigan House, and that made him the first Indian-American to serve as minority leader when he became the chamber’s … Continue reading "2013 : Sam Singh, 1st Indian-American To Serve in Michigan House"
2015 : Richard Bernstein Sworn In as Michigan’s First Blind Supreme Court Justice
2015 : Richard Bernstein Sworn In as Michigan’s First Blind Supreme Court Justice
Jan 1 all-day
 Richard Bernstein made history on New Year’s Day when he was sworn in as the Michigan Supreme Court’s first blind justice during a chilly inauguration ceremony at the Capitol. The 41-year-old disability rights attorney and … Continue reading "2015 : Richard Bernstein Sworn In as Michigan’s First Blind Supreme Court Justice"
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