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1838 : Brady Guards, Detroit’s Militia Company, Called into Service During Patriot War in Canada
1838 : Brady Guards, Detroit’s Militia Company, Called into Service During Patriot War in Canada
Feb 5 all-day
On February 5, 1838, Detroit’s militia company, the Brady guards, was called into service during the Patriot War in Canada to prevent Americans from attempting to overthrow the Canadian government and to preserve the peace … Continue reading "1838 : Brady Guards, Detroit’s Militia Company, Called into Service During Patriot War in Canada"
1909 : Haskell Home Orphanage (Battle Creek) Burns Down
1909 : Haskell Home Orphanage (Battle Creek) Burns Down
Feb 5 all-day
 Fourteen-year-old Lena McKelvey was a temporary guest at the Haskell Home orphanage. The Battle Creek girl was being treated for an injured hand while her family visited Florida. Cecil Coutant, who was 12, had lived at the … Continue reading "1909 : Haskell Home Orphanage (Battle Creek) Burns Down"
1918 : Muskegon Native Arthur Siplon Survives WWI U-Boat Attack
1918 : Muskegon Native Arthur Siplon Survives WWI U-Boat Attack
Feb 5 all-day
 It is February 5, 1918 and the SS Tuscania is floating just off the Scottish coast. Dusk is setting in. The English luxury liner is carrying more than 2,000 American troops, many from Michigan, bound … Continue reading "1918 : Muskegon Native Arthur Siplon Survives WWI U-Boat Attack"
1953 : John Beilein Born, University of Michigan Basketball Coach
1953 : John Beilein Born, University of Michigan Basketball Coach
Feb 5 all-day
 Happy birthday to Coach Beilein of the University of Michigan who was born on February 5, 1953. Sources : John Beilein wikipedia entry. Official Michigan Biography.
1959 : Governor Jennifer Granholm Born
1959 : Governor Jennifer Granholm Born
Feb 5 all-day
 Although born in Vancouver, Canada, Jennifer Granholm made history in Michigan, being elected the first woman Attorney General in 1998 and the first woman governor in 2002. She easily won reelection in 2006. Source : … Continue reading "1959 : Governor Jennifer Granholm Born"
1988: Brook Trout Designated Michigan’s State Fish
1988: Brook Trout Designated Michigan’s State Fish
Feb 5 all-day
 In 1965, even as the bluegill was being proposed as the state fish in the Michigan House of Representatives, the adoption of the “trout” as the official fish of Michigan was being promoted in the … Continue reading "1988: Brook Trout Designated Michigan’s State Fish"
1991 : Dr. Kevorkian Barred From Assisting in Suicides
1991 : Dr. Kevorkian Barred From Assisting in Suicides
Feb 5 all-day
 A Michigan court bars Dr Jack Kevorkian from assisting in suicides. Source : HistoryOrb.com For more information, see : Between the dying and the dead : Dr. Jack Kevorkian’s life and the battle to legalize … Continue reading "1991 : Dr. Kevorkian Barred From Assisting in Suicides"
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1844: Grand Rapids versus Kent Name Finally Settled
1844: Grand Rapids versus Kent Name Finally Settled
Feb 6 all-day
In a letter written to his brother and sister December 23, 1833, describing his arrival here the previous summer, Joel Guild said: “After looking about for a home, I thought it best to move about … Continue reading "1844: Grand Rapids versus Kent Name Finally Settled"
1854 : First Student Arrives at Michigan Asylum for the Deaf and Dumb and Blind
1854 : First Student Arrives at Michigan Asylum for the Deaf and Dumb and Blind
Feb 6 all-day
In 1848, the Michigan Legislature voted to establish a Michigan Asylum for the Deaf and Dumb and Blind in Flint. The first student arrived on February 6, 1854. After the School for the Blind was … Continue reading "1854 : First Student Arrives at Michigan Asylum for the Deaf and Dumb and Blind"
1905 : Merze Tate Born, First African American Graduate at Western Michigan University
1905 : Merze Tate Born, First African American Graduate at Western Michigan University
Feb 6 all-day
 A professor, scholar and expert on United States diplomacy, Merze Tate was the first African American graduate of Western Michigan Teachers College, first African American woman to attend the University of Oxford, first African American … Continue reading "1905 : Merze Tate Born, First African American Graduate at Western Michigan University"
1924 : First Highway Signs Installed
1924 : First Highway Signs Installed
Feb 6 all-day
 On February 6, 1924, the state highway department placed the first 10,000 metal signs along Michigan highways that notified drivers for the first time of railroad crossings, route markers, mileposts and danger points. These days, … Continue reading "1924 : First Highway Signs Installed"
1933 : Michigan Ratifies 20th Amendment
1933 : Michigan Ratifies 20th Amendment
Feb 6 all-day
Michigan ratifies the 20th amendment. The 20th Amendment sets January 20th as the ending date for presidential and vice presidential terms. It also sets a succession line for the presidency. Source: Michigan History
1950 : City of Livonia Incorporates
1950 : City of Livonia Incorporates
Feb 6 all-day
On Feb. 6, 1950, the city of Livonia was born. The new 36-square-mile city was formally known as Livonia Township, but voters supported incorporation 2,011 to 1,741. In square area, Livonia became the second largest … Continue reading "1950 : City of Livonia Incorporates"
1974 : Truck Drivers’ Strike Against High Diesel Prices Turns Violent
1974 : Truck Drivers’ Strike Against High Diesel Prices Turns Violent
Feb 6 all-day
On February 6, 1974, it was day four of the 11-day 1974 truck drivers’ strike against high fuel prices when things turned particularly violent. In Washtenaw County, a livestock truck driver was injured by flying … Continue reading "1974 : Truck Drivers’ Strike Against High Diesel Prices Turns Violent"
2015 : Congressman John Lewis Visits MSU Campus
2015 : Congressman John Lewis Visits MSU Campus
Feb 6 all-day
Having suffered more than 40 arrests, physical attacks and serious injuries, John Lewis is often called “one of the most courageous persons the Civil Rights Movement has ever produced.” He began participating in sit-ins at … Continue reading "2015 : Congressman John Lewis Visits MSU Campus"
2018 : Former Congressman Joe Knollenberg Dies
2018 : Former Congressman Joe Knollenberg Dies
Feb 6 all-day
 Former U.S. Rep. Joe Knollenberg, 84, who served Oakland County in Congress for 16 years, died today from complications of Alzheimer’s Disease, a longtime family friend, Mike Murray informed MIRS today. Knollenberg is the father … Continue reading "2018 : Former Congressman Joe Knollenberg Dies"
2021 : Sturgeon Season Starts on Black Lake (Date Varies)
2021 : Sturgeon Season Starts on Black Lake (Date Varies)
Feb 6 all-day
 Andrew LaLonde poses with his 60-inch sturgeon, the final fish taken during the two-hour sturgeon season on Black Lake. Kelly House, “Long odds, short season: Michigan sturgeon a zany conservation success“, Bridge, February 8, 2021. … Continue reading "2021 : Sturgeon Season Starts on Black Lake (Date Varies)"
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1812 : New Madrid Earthquake Felt in Michigan
1812 : New Madrid Earthquake Felt in Michigan
Feb 7 all-day
The New Madrid earthquake, centered in New Madrid, Missouri, was felt in Michigan and all along the East Coast. For more information, see New Madrid Earthquakes 1811-1812 wikipedia entry. What’s It Like to Live on … Continue reading "1812 : New Madrid Earthquake Felt in Michigan"
1976 : Detroiter Sheila Young First American to Win Three Medals At Winter Olympics
1976 : Detroiter Sheila Young First American to Win Three Medals At Winter Olympics
Feb 7 all-day
 On February 7, 1976, Detroiter Sheila Young became the first American to win three medals in one Winter Olympics. Her medals — one gold (500 meters), one silver (1500 meters), and one bronze (1000 meters) … Continue reading "1976 : Detroiter Sheila Young First American to Win Three Medals At Winter Olympics"
1994 : Lake Superior Freezes Over (Completely)
1994 : Lake Superior Freezes Over (Completely)
Feb 7 all-day
On February 7, 1994, satellite images showed that Lake Superior had completely frozen over, although the lake’s center showed a very thin layer of ice that covered the water. The pictures appeared to settle the … Continue reading "1994 : Lake Superior Freezes Over (Completely)"
2014 : Governor Snyder Congratulates Michigan’s Olympians
2014 : Governor Snyder Congratulates Michigan’s Olympians
Feb 7 all-day
Gov. Rick Snyder today congratulated 13 Michigan athletes competing in the 2014 Olympic Winter Games in Sochi, Russia: “I congratulate all of Michigan’s Olympians competing in this year’s winter games for the tremendous honor they … Continue reading "2014 : Governor Snyder Congratulates Michigan’s Olympians"
2014 : President Barack Obama Visits MSU To Sign Farm Bill
2014 : President Barack Obama Visits MSU To Sign Farm Bill
Feb 7 all-day
President Barack Obama will visit Michigan State University today to sign the $956 billion farm bill and highlight agriculture’s importance to the economy after it received Senate approval Tuesday, the White House confirmed. Obama is … Continue reading "2014 : President Barack Obama Visits MSU To Sign Farm Bill"
2017 : Betsy Devos Confirmed As U.S. Secretary of Education
2017 : Betsy Devos Confirmed As U.S. Secretary of Education
Feb 7 all-day
 Michigan native Betsy Devos is now the U.S. Secretary of Education after being confirmed by the tightest vote for a presidential cabinet nominee in U.S. Senate history — 51 to 50. Vice President Pence cast … Continue reading "2017 : Betsy Devos Confirmed As U.S. Secretary of Education"
2018 : Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore Quarter Officially Launched
2018 : Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore Quarter Officially Launched
Feb 7 all-day
 The United States Mint and the National Park Service launched the “America the Beautiful” Quarters Program coin honoring Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore in Michigan on Wednesday, February 7, 2018. Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore of Michigan … Continue reading "2018 : Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore Quarter Officially Launched"
2019 : Congressman John Dingell Jr. Dies
2019 : Congressman John Dingell Jr. Dies
Feb 7 all-day
Former U.S. Rep. John David Dingell Jr., who was one of the U.S. House’s most powerful chairmen and helped write and pass some of the most consequential legislation in the nation’s history, died Thursday. He was 92. … Continue reading "2019 : Congressman John Dingell Jr. Dies"
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1818 : Future Governor Austin Blair Born
1818 : Future Governor Austin Blair Born
Feb 8 all-day
 Born in New York on February 8, 1818, Austin Blair moved to Jackson, Michigan in 1841. Strongly opposed to slavery, Blair helped to found the Republican Party in 1854 and served in the state legislature … Continue reading "1818 : Future Governor Austin Blair Born"
1951 : State Office Fire Decimates Michigan Government Archives
1951 : State Office Fire Decimates Michigan Government Archives
Feb 8 all-day
 On February 8, 1951, a fire caused over $4,000,000 damage to the state’s 28-year-old seven story office building at 300 S. Walnut. Numbed by temperatures that dipped to 10 below zero, firemen from five cities … Continue reading "1951 : State Office Fire Decimates Michigan Government Archives"
1973 : Beggar’s Banquet Opens in East Lansing
1973 : Beggar’s Banquet Opens in East Lansing
Feb 8 all-day
On this day, Beggar’s Banquet opened in East Lansing, Michigan. Founded by Robert Adler, a MSU graduate student, and three friends, Charlie Rose, Christopher Blunt, and Martin Richard, the restaurant’s name was taken from a … Continue reading "1973 : Beggar’s Banquet Opens in East Lansing"
1985 : Stroh’s Brewery in Detroit Announces Closing
1985 : Stroh’s Brewery in Detroit Announces Closing
Feb 8 all-day
 Historical marker text : Leaving the chaos of the 1848 German Revolution, Bernhard Stroh emigrated from Kirn, Germany, to South America. He soon decided to try his fortune in another German settlement, and in 1850 … Continue reading "1985 : Stroh’s Brewery in Detroit Announces Closing"
1997 : Detroit Red Wing Coach Scotty Bowman Wins 1000th Regular Season Game
1997 : Detroit Red Wing Coach Scotty Bowman Wins 1000th Regular Season Game
Feb 8 all-day
 On February 8, 1997, Detroit Red Wing coach Scotty Bowman won the 1,000th regular season game of his storied career, a 6-5 overtime victory over the Penguins at the “Igloo” in Pittsburgh (ironically, the previous … Continue reading "1997 : Detroit Red Wing Coach Scotty Bowman Wins 1000th Regular Season Game"
2018 : Michigan Tech Celebrates Winter Carnival
2018 : Michigan Tech Celebrates Winter Carnival
Feb 8 all-day
 Welcome to Winter Carnival 2018 Myths and Tales of the Past in Our Frigid Forecast February 8–11, 2018 Organized by Blue Key National Honor Society since 1934, Winter Carnival started in 1922 and has grown … Continue reading "2018 : Michigan Tech Celebrates Winter Carnival"
2021 : Mary Wilson, Founding Member of The Supremes, Dies
2021 : Mary Wilson, Founding Member of The Supremes, Dies
Feb 8 all-day
Mary Wilson, a founding member of The Supremes, died Monday at her home in Las Vegas, her publicist said. She was 76. Wilson, who grew up in a housing project in Detroit, was an original … Continue reading "2021 : Mary Wilson, Founding Member of The Supremes, Dies"
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1847 : Holland Founded
1847 : Holland Founded
Feb 9 all-day
On this day, Dutch immigrants fleeing religious persecution and economic distress followed their leader Rev. Albertus Van Raalte to West Michigan and founded Holland. Sources : Zlati Meyer, “City of Holland Founded by Dutch”, Detroit … Continue reading "1847 : Holland Founded"
1864 : Elizabeth Clift Bacon Marries George Armstrong Custer
1864 : Elizabeth Clift Bacon Marries George Armstrong Custer
Feb 9 all-day
 George Armstrong Custer, the famous Army general who grew up in Monroe, married Monroe native Elizabeth Clift Bacon on February 9, 1864. Bacon, known as Libbie, was the only surviving daughter of an important local … Continue reading "1864 : Elizabeth Clift Bacon Marries George Armstrong Custer"
1864 : Lt. Colonel William McCreery Escapes Libby Prison
1864 : Lt. Colonel William McCreery Escapes Libby Prison
Feb 9 all-day
 February 9, 1864 The Great Escape, American Civil War era. In one of the Civil War’s great prison escapes, William McCreery of Flint was one of many Union officers who tunneled their way out of … Continue reading "1864 : Lt. Colonel William McCreery Escapes Libby Prison"
1934 : Vanderbilt Records 51 Degress Below Zero, A Record Low
1934 : Vanderbilt Records 51 Degress Below Zero, A Record Low
Feb 9 all-day
February 9, 1934 was the coldest day ever recorded in Michigan history, according to the National Weather Service. It was 51 degrees below in Vanderbilt in Otsego County. For the full article, see Zlati Meyer, … Continue reading "1934 : Vanderbilt Records 51 Degress Below Zero, A Record Low"
942 : Detroit Auto Plants Turn Out Last Civilian Car; Refocuses on War Production
942 : Detroit Auto Plants Turn Out Last Civilian Car; Refocuses on War Production
Feb 9 all-day
 Pictured here is the last pre-war Packard to come off the line. On February 9, 1942, production of civilian automobiles was halted across all manufacturers in Detroit, as the city shifted to wartime production and … Continue reading "942 : Detroit Auto Plants Turn Out Last Civilian Car; Refocuses on War Production"
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1763 : Treaty of Paris Signed, Transferring Michigan From France to England
1763 : Treaty of Paris Signed, Transferring Michigan From France to England
Feb 10 all-day
 On February 10, 1763, England and France formally ended the French and Indian War with the Treaty of Paris, which officially transferred Michigan from French to British rule. By that time, English troops had already … Continue reading "1763 : Treaty of Paris Signed, Transferring Michigan From France to England"
1922 : Detroit Symphony Conducts First Radio Concert
1922 : Detroit Symphony Conducts First Radio Concert
Feb 10 all-day
The Detroit Symphony became the first orchestra to have a concert broadcast on the radio on this day in 1922. From 1934 to 1942, the orchestra performed for millions across the country as the official … Continue reading "1922 : Detroit Symphony Conducts First Radio Concert"
1923 : Detroit Historical Society Holds First Annual Meeting
1923 : Detroit Historical Society Holds First Annual Meeting
Feb 10 all-day
On February 10, 1923, the first annual meeting of the Detroit Historical Society was held, featuring a discussion of the Underground Railroad. Today, the Detroit Historical Museum features a permanent exhibit on the same topic. … Continue reading "1923 : Detroit Historical Society Holds First Annual Meeting"
1962 : George Romney Announces His Candidacy for Michigan Governor
1962 : George Romney Announces His Candidacy for Michigan Governor
Feb 10 all-day
In 1962, who announced his ultimately successful candidacy for governor of Michigan? Republican George Romney, father of Presidential Candidate Mitt Romney. Source : Today’s Test, Detroit Free Press, February 10, 2012.
2011 : President Obama Visits Marquette and Northern Michigan University
2011 : President Obama Visits Marquette and Northern Michigan University
Feb 10 all-day
President Barack Obama held up the city of Marquette and Northern Michigan University (NMU) today as examples of how the United States can meet his State of the Union goal of having wireless Internet available … Continue reading "2011 : President Obama Visits Marquette and Northern Michigan University"
2013 : Tiny Frankfort, MI Celebrates One of Its Sons at the Grammy Awards
2013 : Tiny Frankfort, MI Celebrates One of Its Sons at the Grammy Awards
Feb 10 all-day
They pulled out all the stops tonight in tiny Frankfort, about 40 miles west of Traverse City, with native son Andrew Dost up for six Grammys with his band Fun. About 200 townsfolk — one-sixth … Continue reading "2013 : Tiny Frankfort, MI Celebrates One of Its Sons at the Grammy Awards"
2014 : Belle Isle Becomes 102nd Michigan State Park
2014 : Belle Isle Becomes 102nd Michigan State Park
Feb 10 all-day
 Belle Isle became Michigan’s 102nd state park Monday as the state Department of Natural Resources began running the island park in a move that is expected to save the city up to $6 million a … Continue reading "2014 : Belle Isle Becomes 102nd Michigan State Park"
2016 : Michigan Tech Sets 3 World Records in One Day
2016 : Michigan Tech Sets 3 World Records in One Day
Feb 10 all-day
A Winter World Record Trifecta In what we believe is something akin to the spirit of the whole “when life gives you lemons” sentiment, the hardy folks of Michigan Technological University capitalized on the Keweenaw … Continue reading "2016 : Michigan Tech Sets 3 World Records in One Day"
2017 : Mike Ilitch Dies, Pizza Magnate, Legendary Sports Owner
2017 : Mike Ilitch Dies, Pizza Magnate, Legendary Sports Owner
Feb 10 all-day
 Michael “Mike” Ilitch was born on the east side of Detroit three months before the beginning of the Great Depression in 1929. His parents, Sotir and Sultana Ilitch, were Macedonian immigrants with Sotir working … Continue reading "2017 : Mike Ilitch Dies, Pizza Magnate, Legendary Sports Owner"
2018: Michigan Tech Strives for World’s Record
2018: Michigan Tech Strives for World’s Record
Feb 10 all-day
 Michigan Technological University has unofficially broken the world record for the most snowmen built within an hour. The previous record was 2,036 held by Japan. Michigan Tech beat that record with a total … Continue reading "2018: Michigan Tech Strives for World’s Record"
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1847 : Thomas Edison Born, the Wizard of Menlo Park
1847 : Thomas Edison Born, the Wizard of Menlo Park
Feb 11 all-day
 On February 11, 1847, inventor Thomas Edison was born in Ohio, before his family moved to Port Huron when Edison was seven. He was home schooled by his mother. Edison sold fruits and vegetables on … Continue reading "1847 : Thomas Edison Born, the Wizard of Menlo Park"
1859 : Michigan Legislature Incorporates Isabella County
1859 : Michigan Legislature Incorporates Isabella County
Feb 11 all-day
On February 11, 1859 the state legislature organized Isabella County and a commission was appointed by the governor to establish the county seat at Isabella Centre. Less than a year later, residents voted to move … Continue reading "1859 : Michigan Legislature Incorporates Isabella County"
1923 : MAC’s Hockey Team Claims First-Ever Victory
1923 : MAC’s Hockey Team Claims First-Ever Victory
Feb 11 all-day
February 11, 1923 — MAC’s hockey team claims its first-ever victory, a 6-1 win over the Lansing Independents. More about MAC/MSU Hockey: The first record of an ice hockey game is from January 11, 1922, … Continue reading "1923 : MAC’s Hockey Team Claims First-Ever Victory"
1936 : Actor Burt Reynolds Born in Lansing, Michigan
1936 : Actor Burt Reynolds Born in Lansing, Michigan
Feb 11 all-day
 On February 11, 1936 a son was begat to Burton Milo and Fern (Miller) Reynolds. Burton Leon Reynolds, or “Burt Reynolds” as he is more commonly known, was born and spent his first years at … Continue reading "1936 : Actor Burt Reynolds Born in Lansing, Michigan"
1937: General Motors Recognizes UAW
1937: General Motors Recognizes UAW
Feb 11 all-day
 On February 11, 1937, after a three-month series of sit-down strikes across the United States and Canada, General Motors recognized the United Auto Workers union. On Feb. 11, 1937, the 44-day Flint Sit-Down Strike ended … Continue reading "1937: General Motors Recognizes UAW"
1965 “Martin Luther King, Jr. Visits MSU and Delivers Speech
1965 “Martin Luther King, Jr. Visits MSU and Delivers Speech
Feb 11 all-day
On February 11, 1965, more than 4,000 students and community residents attended a campus visit and lecture by the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. It was standing room only in the Auditorium, with the overflow … Continue reading "1965 “Martin Luther King, Jr. Visits MSU and Delivers Speech"
1974 : Lansing Police Break Up Striking Motor Wheel Protest
1974 : Lansing Police Break Up Striking Motor Wheel Protest
Feb 11 all-day
Fifty helmeted Lansing Police wielding riot sticks waded into an angry crowd of striking Motor Wheel workers early this morning, resulting in a bloody clash that sent two pickets to the hospital, and brought the … Continue reading "1974 : Lansing Police Break Up Striking Motor Wheel Protest"
2011 : Odessa Smalls-Arthur Featured in Big Ten’s Celebrating Black History Month
2011 : Odessa Smalls-Arthur Featured in Big Ten’s Celebrating Black History Month
Feb 11 all-day
 Odessa Smalls-Arthur was selected as George Alderton Female Athlete of the Year at Michigan State University in 1987. A sprinter extraordinaire, she blazed her way to a record 13 Big Ten titles, including all four … Continue reading "2011 : Odessa Smalls-Arthur Featured in Big Ten’s Celebrating Black History Month"
2014 : Justin S. Morrill Plaza and Kiosk Dedicated in Memory of Morrill Hall
2014 : Justin S. Morrill Plaza and Kiosk Dedicated in Memory of Morrill Hall
Feb 11 all-day
 Dozens of people gathered Tuesday morning at Morrill Plaza, where 113-year-old Morrill Hall once stood, for a dedication ceremony and the unveiling of the new brick kiosk. The kiosk, which contains salvaged brick from Morrill … Continue reading "2014 : Justin S. Morrill Plaza and Kiosk Dedicated in Memory of Morrill Hall"
2022 : Iron River’s Nick Baumgartner Wins Gold Medal in Olympic Mixed Team Snowboard
2022 : Iron River’s Nick Baumgartner Wins Gold Medal in Olympic Mixed Team Snowboard
Feb 11 all-day
In four Olympics, Iron River’s Nick Baumgartner was missing just one thing. “One of these medals,” he said tearfully after a 10th-place finish in men’s snowboard cross on Thursday. He finally got it two days … Continue reading "2022 : Iron River’s Nick Baumgartner Wins Gold Medal in Olympic Mixed Team Snowboard"
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