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1872 : Governor Henry P. Baldwin Calls for New Capitol Building
1872 : Governor Henry P. Baldwin Calls for New Capitol Building
Mar 13 – Mar 14 all-day
Read Governor Henry P. Baldwin’s Speech Calling for a New Michigan Capitol Building. More about Michigan Governor Henry Porter Baldwin from the National Governor’s Association. Henry P. Baldwin wikipedia entry
1888 : Detroit Athletic Club Holds First Annual Meeting
1888 : Detroit Athletic Club Holds First Annual Meeting
Mar 13 – Mar 14 all-day
The Detroit Athletic Club held its first annual meeting, with 419 members in attendance, on this day. Source : Michigan History, March/April 2017, p.8.
1946 : GM Strike Ends
1946 : GM Strike Ends
Mar 13 – Mar 14 all-day
On March 13, 1946, a strike at General Motors lasting 113 days ended. The strike, led by the United Auto Workers, resulted when GM offered a 10 percent wage increase and the union wanted a … Continue reading "1946 : GM Strike Ends"
1997 : Detroit Free Press Reports On Michigan Booster Ed Martin’s Improprieties
1997 : Detroit Free Press Reports On Michigan Booster Ed Martin’s Improprieties
Mar 13 – Mar 14 all-day
On March 13, 1997, the University of Michigan announced it would reopen their investigation into allegations that booster Ed Martin gave cash and other improper benefits to the school’s men basketball players in response to … Continue reading "1997 : Detroit Free Press Reports On Michigan Booster Ed Martin’s Improprieties"
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1920 : Detroit Residents Fish for Jack Daniels
1920 : Detroit Residents Fish for Jack Daniels
Mar 14 all-day
 During Prohibition, a truck hauling a load of Jack Daniels from Canada to Detroit broke through the ice and sunk. When federal agents noticed that Detroit residents were attempting to fish for bottles from the … Continue reading "1920 : Detroit Residents Fish for Jack Daniels"
1966 : UFOs Spotted in Ann Arbor
1966 : UFOs Spotted in Ann Arbor
Mar 14 all-day
 This is how ‘It’ Looked: This drawing of one of the unidentified flying objects reported over Dexter Township last night was made by Sheriff’s Cpl. David B. Severance from descriptions provided by a half-dozen deputies … Continue reading "1966 : UFOs Spotted in Ann Arbor"
1968 : Martin Luther King Speaks in Grosse Pointe
1968 : Martin Luther King Speaks in Grosse Pointe
Mar 14 all-day
King’s speech, dubbed “The Other America,” began innocently enough on this day. He explained that black children weren’t reaching their potential because of the deplorable learning environment. “The schools are so inadequate, so overcrowded, so devoid of quality, … Continue reading "1968 : Martin Luther King Speaks in Grosse Pointe"
1994 : President Clinton Brings G7 Group to Detroit
1994 : President Clinton Brings G7 Group to Detroit
Mar 14 all-day
 President Bill Clinton opens the G7 Jobs Conference, held at Detroit’s Fox Theater, March 14, 1994. On March 14, 1994, President Clinton brought the leaders of the world’s industrial nations to the Fox Theater to … Continue reading "1994 : President Clinton Brings G7 Group to Detroit"
1997 : Worst Ice Storm in Detroit History?
1997 : Worst Ice Storm in Detroit History?
Mar 14 all-day
On March 14, 1997, more than 200,000 metro Detroit households lost power in the worst ice storm in the history of Detroit Edison. Source : Detroit Historical Society of Michigan Facebook Page
2015 : Spartan Leah O’Connor Wins Second National Title in NCAA Championship Meet
2015 : Spartan Leah O’Connor Wins Second National Title in NCAA Championship Meet
Mar 14 all-day
Senior Leah O’Connor came through with another record-setting race and won her second career individual national title on Saturday as the Michigan State track and field squad wrapped up its 2015 indoor season at the … Continue reading "2015 : Spartan Leah O’Connor Wins Second National Title in NCAA Championship Meet"
2018 : Grand Traverse Pie Company Helps Celebrate Pi Day
2018 : Grand Traverse Pie Company Helps Celebrate Pi Day
Mar 14 all-day
 Grand Traverse Pie Co. has announced that anyone who places an order today will receive a free piece of pie on PI Day. It’s almost time for the coolest (and yummiest) mathematical day of the … Continue reading "2018 : Grand Traverse Pie Company Helps Celebrate Pi Day"
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1847: Shiawasseetown Capital of Michigan for One Day
1847: Shiawasseetown Capital of Michigan for One Day
Mar 15 all-day
On March 15, 1847, lawmakers voted to briefly make Shiawasseetown the state capital. A day later, Lansing became the state capital. A monument commemorating the novelty of Shiawasseetown having been the state capital for just … Continue reading "1847: Shiawasseetown Capital of Michigan for One Day"
1863 : American Draft Dodgers Seeking Refuge in Windsor and Other Parts of Canada
1863 : American Draft Dodgers Seeking Refuge in Windsor and Other Parts of Canada
Mar 15 all-day
The Detroit Advertiser of March 15, 1863, said that the number of skedaddlers climbed daily in Windsor, “though for the honor of Michigan, we are happy to say that they are by no means all … Continue reading "1863 : American Draft Dodgers Seeking Refuge in Windsor and Other Parts of Canada"
1867 : Mary Chase Perry Stratton Born in Hancock; Develops Pewabic Pottery
1867 : Mary Chase Perry Stratton Born in Hancock; Develops Pewabic Pottery
Mar 15 all-day
 Mary Chase Perry Stratton (March 15, 1867 – April 15, 1961) was an American ceramic artist. She was a co-founder, along with Horace James Caulkins, of Pewabic Pottery, a form of ceramic art used to … Continue reading "1867 : Mary Chase Perry Stratton Born in Hancock; Develops Pewabic Pottery"
1867 : Michigan First State to Tax Property to Raise Money for University
1867 : Michigan First State to Tax Property to Raise Money for University
Mar 15 all-day
Michigan becomes 1st state to tax property to support a university Source : HistoryOrb.com
1887 : 1st Salaried Fish and Game Warden in Michigan Hired
1887 : 1st Salaried Fish and Game Warden in Michigan Hired
Mar 15 all-day
 William Alden Smith of Grand Rapids was selected as the 1st salaried fish & game warden in Michigan and served for eight years. Later on in his life, Smith went onto a career in politics, … Continue reading "1887 : 1st Salaried Fish and Game Warden in Michigan Hired"
1963 : NCAA Regional Semifinal at Jennison Field House
1963 : NCAA Regional Semifinal at Jennison Field House
Mar 15 all-day
On March 15, 1963, the all-white Mississippi State basketball team snuck out of its home state, defying a court injunction prohibiting the team from competing against black players. The team traveled to East Lansing, Michigan … Continue reading "1963 : NCAA Regional Semifinal at Jennison Field House"
1982 : Zingerman’s Deli Founded in Ann Arbor
1982 : Zingerman’s Deli Founded in Ann Arbor
Mar 15 all-day
That’s the feeling I got the other night when I joined several dozen other foodies to hear Ari Weinzweig, one of the world’s great nosh kings, share origin stories — and generous samples — of … Continue reading "1982 : Zingerman’s Deli Founded in Ann Arbor"
1994 : Proposal A Changes School Funding In Michigan
1994 : Proposal A Changes School Funding In Michigan
Mar 15 all-day
Whether you like it or not, Proposal A was a landmark event in Michigan school finance. After 25 years of futility and 12 ballot proposals, in 1994 Michigan voters approved Proposal A, which revamped the … Continue reading "1994 : Proposal A Changes School Funding In Michigan"
1995 : Biggby’s Founded in East Lansing, MI
1995 : Biggby’s Founded in East Lansing, MI
Mar 15 all-day
Most Michiganders know that Biggby Coffee originated in Michigan, but there still a good number of us who didn’t realize. So here we go….. Biggby coffee shops have gotten so popular throughout the country over the … Continue reading "1995 : Biggby’s Founded in East Lansing, MI"
2004 : Bob Seger Inducted Into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
2004 : Bob Seger Inducted Into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Mar 15 all-day
 On March 15, 2004, Bob Seger was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Born in Ann Arbor, Seger was a recording artist and a favorite in Detroit for more than 10 years … Continue reading "2004 : Bob Seger Inducted Into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame"
2017 : President Trump’s First Visit to Michigan Since Becoming President
2017 : President Trump’s First Visit to Michigan Since Becoming President
Mar 15 all-day
President Donald Trump is headed to Michigan Wednesday, where he’s expected to use the site of a future autonomous and connected vehicle facility as a backdrop for reinstating a review of future vehicle emissions standards set by … Continue reading "2017 : President Trump’s First Visit to Michigan Since Becoming President"
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1847 : Lansing Designated State Capitol
1847 : Lansing Designated State Capitol
Mar 16 all-day
On March 16, 1847, Lansing — a hard-to-reach, malaria-infested swamp — became the state Capitol over other established cities like Jackson, Marshall or Kalamazoo, thanks to the arguments of Ingham County’s charismatic representative, Joseph Kilbourne. … Continue reading "1847 : Lansing Designated State Capitol"
1893 : Detroit Young Women’s Christian Association Founded
1893 : Detroit Young Women’s Christian Association Founded
Mar 16 all-day
On March 16, 1893, the Detroit Young Women’s Christian Association was founded by Grace Whitney Hoff, the daughter of lumber baron David Whitney, and 15 other women. Source : Detroit Historical Society Facebook Page
1913 : Detroit Public Library Receives Clarence Burton’s Home and Historical Collection
1913 : Detroit Public Library Receives Clarence Burton’s Home and Historical Collection
Mar 16 all-day
On March 16, 1913, Clarence Munroe Burton offered his former residence and vast collection of books, pamphlets and papers to the Detroit Public Library. It remains a vital resource for historical research and also features … Continue reading "1913 : Detroit Public Library Receives Clarence Burton’s Home and Historical Collection"
1939 : Governor Frank Fitzgerald, Michigan’s First and Only Governor to Die In Office
1939 : Governor Frank Fitzgerald, Michigan’s First and Only Governor to Die In Office
Mar 16 all-day
 Frank Fitzgerald On this day Governor Frank D. Fitzgerald died soon after starting his second term and was succeeded by Luren D. Dickinson. Fitzgerald is the only governor to have died while still in office. … Continue reading "1939 : Governor Frank Fitzgerald, Michigan’s First and Only Governor to Die In Office"
1957 : MSU Wins First Elite 8 Game
1957 : MSU Wins First Elite 8 Game
Mar 16 all-day
 MSU 80, Kentucky 68 Playing in their first Elite Eight game, the Spartans would storm into Lexington to beat the host Wildcats and reach their first Final Four. The Spartans were down 12 points at … Continue reading "1957 : MSU Wins First Elite 8 Game"
2013 : School Districts No Longer Allowed To Deduct Union Dues from Paychecks
2013 : School Districts No Longer Allowed To Deduct Union Dues from Paychecks
Mar 16 all-day
School districts are no longer allowed to deduct union dues and fees from employee paychecks, a move teachers union leaders call “blatant political retribution.” Gov. Rick Snyder today signed the bill, which was opposed by … Continue reading "2013 : School Districts No Longer Allowed To Deduct Union Dues from Paychecks"
2015 : Michigan Relics Subject of TV Documentary
2015 : Michigan Relics Subject of TV Documentary
Mar 16 all-day
 During the late 1800s, a multitude of strange artifacts were unearthed in Michigan. Written in ancient scripts from around the world, they told of a civilization predating Columbus. Are these relics a lost piece … Continue reading "2015 : Michigan Relics Subject of TV Documentary"
2016 : Bobcat Spotted in Daylight Near Mt. Pleasant
2016 : Bobcat Spotted in Daylight Near Mt. Pleasant
Mar 16 all-day
 March 16, 2016 A trail camera set up at the Chippewa Watershed Conservancy’s Audubon Woods Preserve, about eight miles west of Mount Pleasant, recently captured a series of rare daylight photos of a bobcat. Conservancy Executive … Continue reading "2016 : Bobcat Spotted in Daylight Near Mt. Pleasant"
2017 : Nighttime View of Great Lakes
2018 : Celebrating Sunshine Week
2018 : Celebrating Sunshine Week
Mar 16 all-day
 Sunshine Sunday First came Sunshine Sunday, which began in 2002 in Florida when lawmakers were trying to weaken that state’s public records laws. Following three Sunshine Sundays that publicized the importance of open government, more … Continue reading "2018 : Celebrating Sunshine Week"
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1808 : St. Patrick’s Day Celebrated in Detroit for First Time
1808 : St. Patrick’s Day Celebrated in Detroit for First Time
Mar 17 all-day
 Detroit’s St. Patrick’s Day is not one of the biggest in the U.S. but it is among the oldest. City historian Silas Farmer recorded that the very first St. Patrick’s Day in Detroit was in … Continue reading "1808 : St. Patrick’s Day Celebrated in Detroit for First Time"
1847 : State Legislature Meets for Last Time in Detroit
1847 : State Legislature Meets for Last Time in Detroit
Mar 17 all-day
On March 17, 1847, Michigan’s capital moved from Detroit to Lansing following legislation signed the day before by Gov. William Greenly. The move out of Detroit was made for at least two reasons. For one, … Continue reading "1847 : State Legislature Meets for Last Time in Detroit"
1929 : Social Discourse Banned at University of Detroit
1929 : Social Discourse Banned at University of Detroit
Mar 17 all-day
An angry president of the University of Detroit threatened to expel a coed caught talking to boys. “It would not be so bad,” he added, “if they were content to talk with one boy at … Continue reading "1929 : Social Discourse Banned at University of Detroit"
1970 : State-Certified Clinics Allowed to Conduct Abortions
1970 : State-Certified Clinics Allowed to Conduct Abortions
Mar 17 all-day
On March 17, 1970, Gov. William Millikin endorsed abortion reform legislation that would allow pregnancies to be terminated in state-certified clinics, perhaps even in doctors’ offices. The woman would need to be a state resident … Continue reading "1970 : State-Certified Clinics Allowed to Conduct Abortions"
2014 : MSU Breaks Ground for FRIB
2014 : MSU Breaks Ground for FRIB
Mar 17 all-day
Michigan State University breaks ground today on a $730 million nuclear science facility that’s funded mainly by the U.S. Department of Energy. The Facility for Rare Isotope Beams will increase the university’s potential to find … Continue reading "2014 : MSU Breaks Ground for FRIB"
2018 : Allen Park’s Uniroyal Tire Remains Icon After 53 Years
2018 : Allen Park’s Uniroyal Tire Remains Icon After 53 Years
Mar 17 all-day
 It was a home, Ferris wheel, marriage proposal site, target for arrows, and ogled by Paul McCartney. But mainly, it’s the biggest dang tire you’ve ever seen. It’s the giant Uniroyal tire on Interstate 94 … Continue reading "2018 : Allen Park’s Uniroyal Tire Remains Icon After 53 Years"
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1809 : Lt. Gov. Charles Bush Born
1809 : Lt. Gov. Charles Bush Born
Mar 18 all-day
Lt. Gov. Charles Bush, best known for casting the deciding vote to move the state capital from Detroit to Lansing, was born on March 18, 1809. The Ithaca, N.Y., native moved to Michigan in 1836 … Continue reading "1809 : Lt. Gov. Charles Bush Born"
1837: University of Michigan Board of Regents Authorized by State Legislature
1837: University of Michigan Board of Regents Authorized by State Legislature
Mar 18 all-day
 A Board of Regents was established by state act for the University of Michigan on this day in 1837. Two days later in 1837, the Legislature adopted an act locating the school in Ann Arbor. … Continue reading "1837: University of Michigan Board of Regents Authorized by State Legislature"
1898 : Future Michigan Governor Murry D. Van Wagoner Born
1898 : Future Michigan Governor Murry D. Van Wagoner Born
Mar 18 all-day
 Though he was only a one-term governor, one could argue that Van Wagoner (March 18, 1898-Jun 12, 1986) was vital to the mid-century boom that made Michigan an industrial powerhouse. As state highway commissioner from … Continue reading "1898 : Future Michigan Governor Murry D. Van Wagoner Born"
1911 : Alma Mail Carriers Receive Easter Eggs from Customers
1911 : Alma Mail Carriers Receive Easter Eggs from Customers
Mar 18 all-day
Alma mail carriers collected more than 2,400 eggs while performing their duties in a show of appreciation by their customers before the Easter holiday. Source : Today in Mid-Michigan History, Mt Pleasant Morning Sun, March … Continue reading "1911 : Alma Mail Carriers Receive Easter Eggs from Customers"
1933 : Studebaker Declares Bankruptcy
1933 : Studebaker Declares Bankruptcy
Mar 18 all-day
 Eighty years ago this month, Studebaker filed for bankruptcy. While many car companies went under during the Great Depression – and few recovered – Studebaker’s bankruptcy is a particularly sad story of poor management and … Continue reading "1933 : Studebaker Declares Bankruptcy"
1972 : Coed Housing Experiment at University of Michigan Disbanded
1972 : Coed Housing Experiment at University of Michigan Disbanded
Mar 18 all-day
On March 18, 1972, a coed housing experiment at the University of Michigan, where male and female students roomed together in a house they called “Xanadu” ended amid intense media attention. The group of 29 … Continue reading "1972 : Coed Housing Experiment at University of Michigan Disbanded"
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1845 : Houghton County Was Created
1845 : Houghton County Was Created
Mar 19 all-day
Located in the heart of Michigan’s Copper Country, Houghton County received its earliest settlers in the 1840s. After the Civil War, Houghton, named for Douglas Houghton, the state’s first geologist, boomed. During the 1870s, the … Continue reading "1845 : Houghton County Was Created"
1897 : Michigan Supreme Court Rules Against Multiple Office Holding
1897 : Michigan Supreme Court Rules Against Multiple Office Holding
Mar 19 all-day
On March 19, 1897, the state supreme court ruled that Hazen Pingree could not serve both as mayor of Detroit and governor of Michigan. Subsequently, Pingree resigned as mayor so he could serve in Lansing. … Continue reading "1897 : Michigan Supreme Court Rules Against Multiple Office Holding"
1925 : No More Free Fishing in Michigan
1925 : No More Free Fishing in Michigan
Mar 19 all-day
On March 19, 1925 a law was passed in Michigan requiring fishermen to purchase a fishing license. Source : Historical Society of Michigan
1991 : John Voelker Dies
1991 : John Voelker Dies
Mar 19 all-day
 John Voelker of Ishpeming was a famous lawyer, county prosecutor, Michigan Supreme Court justice, but an even more famous author of books (such as Anatomy of a Murder) under the pen name Robert Traver. His … Continue reading "1991 : John Voelker Dies"
2018 : Bernstein First Michigan Supreme Court Justice to Visit State Prison
2018 : Bernstein First Michigan Supreme Court Justice to Visit State Prison
Mar 19 all-day
 On an early March tour of Michigan’s prison intake center, new Supreme Court Justice Richard Bernstein learned that corrections officials want more guidance from judges about their expectations for the lawbreakers sent here. New prisoners … Continue reading "2018 : Bernstein First Michigan Supreme Court Justice to Visit State Prison"
March 19, 1863 : Bleeker County Renamed Menominee County
March 19, 1863 : Bleeker County Renamed Menominee County
Mar 19 all-day
 Bleeker County, Michigan only lasted two years and 4 days before locals successfully petitioned to rename it Menominee County on March 19, 1863. Source : MSU Map Library, @MSUMapLib, November 2, 2017
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