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1804 : Detroit Land Office Opens, Settlers Pour Into Michigan
1804 : Detroit Land Office Opens, Settlers Pour Into Michigan
Mar 26 all-day
The Detroit Land Office, established by an Act of Congress, opened in March 26, 1804.  It listed and sold surveyed government-owned land.  Interested parties entered the building and saw a large map on the wall … Continue reading "1804 : Detroit Land Office Opens, Settlers Pour Into Michigan"
1899 : Harry George Kipke Born, Greatest All Round Lansing Athlete?
1899 : Harry George Kipke Born, Greatest All Round Lansing Athlete?
Mar 26 all-day
1899 : Harry George Kipke Born, Greatest All Round Lansing Athlete?
Harry George Kipke, the son of German immigrants, grew up in Lansing.  He attended Lansing High School, and was captain of the school’s undefeated football team.  He next played football for Fielding H. Yost at the … Continue reading "1899 : Harry George Kipke Born, Greatest All Round Lansing Athlete?"
1922 : Governor William G. Milliken Born
1922 : Governor William G. Milliken Born
Mar 26 all-day
1922 : Governor William G. Milliken Born
On March 26, 1922, former Gov. William Milliken was born in Traverse City. Governor Milliken, from Traverse City, was the longest serving Michigan Governor. He originally became governor in 1969, when Governor Romney accepted a … Continue reading "1922 : Governor William G. Milliken Born"
1944 : Diana Ross Born
1944 : Diana Ross Born
Mar 26 all-day
1944 : Diana Ross Born
On March 26, 1944, recording artist Diana Ross was born in Detroit. According to “Mich-Again’s Day,” by Gary W. Barfknecht, and VH1, Ross started her career in Detroit after she and friends Mary Wilson and … Continue reading "1944 : Diana Ross Born"
1945 : Harry Linn Martin Wins Congressional Medal of Honor
1945 : Harry Linn Martin Wins Congressional Medal of Honor
Mar 26 all-day
1945 : Harry Linn Martin Wins Congressional Medal of Honor
Harry Linn Martin was a member of the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve who was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his gallantry in action at Iwo Jima on March 26, 1945. 1st Lt. and … Continue reading "1945 : Harry Linn Martin Wins Congressional Medal of Honor"
1950 : Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb County Dirt Roads Impassible
1950 : Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb County Dirt Roads Impassible
Mar 26 all-day
On March 26, 1950, road officials said that virtually every unpaved road in Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties had become an impassable muddy morass for vehicle traffic. Those living in rural communities were not able … Continue reading "1950 : Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb County Dirt Roads Impassible"
1979 : Magic Johnson Leads Michigan State Spartans to First National Basketball Title
1979 : Magic Johnson Leads Michigan State Spartans to First National Basketball Title
Mar 26 all-day
1979 : Magic Johnson Leads Michigan State Spartans to First National Basketball Title
Magic Johnson dunks the basketball against Bob Heaton of the Indiana State University Sycamores while Larry Bird (standing in front of No. 23) watches. Michigan State University won the NCAA championship against Indiana State University … Continue reading "1979 : Magic Johnson Leads Michigan State Spartans to First National Basketball Title"
1999 : Jury Finds Dr. Death Guilty
1999 : Jury Finds Dr. Death Guilty
Mar 26 all-day
1999 : Jury Finds Dr. Death Guilty
A jury in Michigan finds Dr. Jack Kevorkian guilty of second-degree murder for administering a lethal injection to a terminally ill man. Source : HistoryOrb.com For more information, see “People v Kevorkian, The Right to … Continue reading "1999 : Jury Finds Dr. Death Guilty"
2016 : Author Jim Harrison Dies
2016 : Author Jim Harrison Dies
Mar 26 all-day
2016 : Author Jim Harrison Dies
Jim Harrison, the fiction writer, poet, outdoorsman and reveler who wrote with gruff affection for the country’s landscape and rural life and enjoyed mainstream success in middle age with his historical saga “Legends of the … Continue reading "2016 : Author Jim Harrison Dies"
2016 : Broad Art Museum Has Cameo in Batman vs. Superman
2016 : Broad Art Museum Has Cameo in Batman vs. Superman
Mar 26 all-day
  One of Greater Lansing’s most recognizable buildings makes its big-screen debut this weekend. “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice,” which opens nationwide this weekend, features at least one scene filmed at East Lansing’s Broad … Continue reading "2016 : Broad Art Museum Has Cameo in Batman vs. Superman"
2016 : Newspaper Pioneer Richard Lee Milliman Dies
2016 : Newspaper Pioneer Richard Lee Milliman Dies
Mar 26 all-day
2016 : Newspaper Pioneer Richard Lee Milliman Dies
Despite constant changes in the media industry, Richard Lee “Dick” Milliman never lost faith in journalism’s power. The Michigan Journalism Hall of Fame member owned or started nearly 30 newspapers in the state over a 35-year span … Continue reading "2016 : Newspaper Pioneer Richard Lee Milliman Dies"
2019 : First Ship of Season Passes Through Soo Locks
2019 : First Ship of Season Passes Through Soo Locks
Mar 26 all-day
2019 : First Ship of Season Passes Through Soo Locks
The Great Lakes 2019 navigation season officially kicked off at 12:01 a.m. today, with the first 1,000-footer to ply the inland seas snagging this year’s bragging rights as the first ship through the Soo Locks. … Continue reading "2019 : First Ship of Season Passes Through Soo Locks"
1871 : First Females Graduate from University of Michigan
1871 : First Females Graduate from University of Michigan
Mar 27 all-day
1871 : First Females Graduate from University of Michigan
On March 27, 1871, Amanda Sanford received a Doctor of Medicine degree and Sarah Killgore a Bachelor of Law degree, becoming the first women to graduate from the University of Michigan. One year earlier, when … Continue reading "1871 : First Females Graduate from University of Michigan"
1912 : Michigan Senate Votes for Women’s Suffrage
1912 : Michigan Senate Votes for Women’s Suffrage
Mar 27 all-day
The Snell Joint Resolution adding the Woman’s Suffrage Amendment to the Constitution was passed by the Michigan Senate and sent on to the House for consideration. “Senate Votes To Submit Woman Suffrage Plan”, Detroit Free … Continue reading "1912 : Michigan Senate Votes for Women’s Suffrage"
1946 : Walter Reuther Elected President of the UAW
1946 : Walter Reuther Elected President of the UAW
Mar 27 all-day
1946 : Walter Reuther Elected President of the UAW
On March 27, 1946, Walter Reuther was elected president of the UAW. Actively involved with the Flint Sit-down Strike in early 1937, Reuther also gained recognition when he was beaten by Ford security guards at … Continue reading "1946 : Walter Reuther Elected President of the UAW"
1960 : End of an Era; Last Regularly Scheduled Steam Locomotive Departs from Durand
1960 : End of an Era; Last Regularly Scheduled Steam Locomotive Departs from Durand
Mar 27 all-day
On March 27, 1960, the last regularly scheduled passenger train powered by a steam locomotive pulled away from the Grand Trunk Western Union Depot in Durand. The depot was once the largest in rural Michigan … Continue reading "1960 : End of an Era; Last Regularly Scheduled Steam Locomotive Departs from Durand"
2012 : Dining and Drinking in Old Detroit
2012 : Dining and Drinking in Old Detroit
Mar 27 all-day
Before the famous Delmonico’s restaurant opened in New York City in 1845, there were no restaurants in the United States as we know them today. There were, however, “eating houses.” Detroit had its share, usually … Continue reading "2012 : Dining and Drinking in Old Detroit"
2016 : Curtis Hertel, Sr. Dies, Respected Michigan Legislator and Last House Speaker Before Term Limits Enacted
2016 : Curtis Hertel, Sr. Dies, Respected Michigan Legislator and Last House Speaker Before Term Limits Enacted
Mar 27 all-day
Curtis Hertel, Sr. the last Michigan House Speaker before term limits swung into effect, was widely remembered Monday for his ability to work in a bipartisan manner with Republicans during an historic 55-55 party split … Continue reading "2016 : Curtis Hertel, Sr. Dies, Respected Michigan Legislator and Last House Speaker Before Term Limits Enacted"
1820 : St. Clair County Created
1820 : St. Clair County Created
Mar 28 all-day
Acting upon a petition presented to him in 1819, Territorial Governor Lewis Cass issued a proclamation setting off and naming St. Clair County, created from part of Macomb County. The county was named after Arthur … Continue reading "1820 : St. Clair County Created"
1836 : Treaty of Washington Signed With the Ottawas and Chippewas
1836 : Treaty of Washington Signed With the Ottawas and Chippewas
Mar 28 all-day
1836 : Treaty of Washington Signed With the Ottawas and Chippewas
On March 28, 1836, in Washington D.C., a few dozen Michigan Anishinaabe Ogemuk signed a treaty with the United States, represented by Henry Schoolcraft. The treaty continues to serve as the original formal acknowledgment of … Continue reading "1836 : Treaty of Washington Signed With the Ottawas and Chippewas"
1859 : Adrian College Chartered by Michigan Legislature
1859 : Adrian College Chartered by Michigan Legislature
Mar 28 all-day
1859 : Adrian College Chartered by Michigan Legislature
n 1840, a group of disenchanted Michigan Methodists seceded from the Michigan Episcopal Church and organized themselves in a conference bearing the name Wesleyan Methodist Connection. This led to the founding of the Leoni Theological … Continue reading "1859 : Adrian College Chartered by Michigan Legislature"
1912 : Detroit Saloonkeepers Upset With Michigan’s Governor
1912 : Detroit Saloonkeepers Upset With Michigan’s Governor
Mar 28 all-day
Detroit saloonkeepers are upset with Governor Osborn. During the election preliminaries two years ago, he swore to be their friend, but now is courting those who favor prohibition! NOW KNOW GOVERNOR’S TREACHERY: SALOONKEEPERS OF DETROIT, … Continue reading "1912 : Detroit Saloonkeepers Upset With Michigan’s Governor"
1950 : Gordie Howe Almost Dies During Game
1950 : Gordie Howe Almost Dies During Game
Mar 28 all-day
Detroit Red Wings star Gordie Howe suffered a near-fatal injury after he tried to slam into Toronto Maple Leafs captain Ted (Teeder) Kennedy during the opening game of the playoffs at Olympia Stadium on March … Continue reading "1950 : Gordie Howe Almost Dies During Game"
1977 : Worst Outbreak of Botulism in Nation’s History
1977 : Worst Outbreak of Botulism in Nation’s History
Mar 28 all-day
On March 28, 1977, the worst outbreak of botulism in the nation’s history occurred when 59 people contracted the disorder after eating food at a Pontiac Mexican restaurant. The source : home canned peppers. Though … Continue reading "1977 : Worst Outbreak of Botulism in Nation’s History"
1979 : Parade of Champions Celebrates MSU’s 1st Basketball Championship
1979 : Parade of Champions Celebrates MSU’s 1st Basketball Championship
Mar 28 all-day
1979 : Parade of Champions Celebrates MSU's 1st Basketball Championship
Thousands of fans line the streets to cheer on the MSU basketball team at the Parade of Champions, March 28, 1979. Lansing State Journal file photo  “Michigan State was doing well in the NCAA basketball … Continue reading "1979 : Parade of Champions Celebrates MSU’s 1st Basketball Championship"
1815 : Grand Pacification Ball Held in Detroit
1815 : Grand Pacification Ball Held in Detroit
Mar 29 all-day
After news arrived regarding the signing of the Treaty of Ghent, officially ending the War of 1812, Detroiters and Canadians threw a Grand Pacification Ball at the Steamboat Hotel (formerly called the Woodworth Hotel) on … Continue reading "1815 : Grand Pacification Ball Held in Detroit"
1823 : Henry Schoolcraft Marries Jane Johnston
1823 : Henry Schoolcraft Marries Jane Johnston
Mar 29 all-day
1823 : Henry Schoolcraft Marries Jane Johnston
On March 29, 1823, Henry Schoolcraft married an Ojibwa woman from Sault Saine Marie name O-bah-bahm-wawa-ge-zhe-go-qua which translates “Woman of the Sound Which Stars Make Rushing Through the Sky”.  Conveniently for most Michiganders, she was … Continue reading "1823 : Henry Schoolcraft Marries Jane Johnston"
1862 : The Drummer-Boy of Marblehead
1862 : The Drummer-Boy of Marblehead
Mar 29 all-day
The Detroit Free Press of 150 years ago was dominated by articles about the Civil War, including accounts of mishaps and victories around the country. The Drummer-Boy of Marblehead recounts the exploits of a young … Continue reading "1862 : The Drummer-Boy of Marblehead"
1912 : Detroit Needs an Expanded Central Railroad Terminal To Facilitate Commerce
1912 : Detroit Needs an Expanded Central Railroad Terminal To Facilitate Commerce
Mar 29 all-day
Due to growth of population and industry, Detroit’s manufacturers are facing problems of getting delivery of goods by train. Some companies are rebuilding factories elsewhere. A central railroad terminal might help solve the problem. SUGGESTS … Continue reading "1912 : Detroit Needs an Expanded Central Railroad Terminal To Facilitate Commerce"
1912 : House Passes Women’s Suffrage Resolution
1912 : House Passes Women’s Suffrage Resolution
Mar 29 all-day
The Michigan House passed a Women’s Suffrage Resolution. Voters will be allowed to vote on it in next general election. WOMEN WIN OVER HOUSE: SUFFRAGE RESOLUTION FOR SUBMISSION TO PEOPLE PASSES, 75 TO 19, YAPLE … Continue reading "1912 : House Passes Women’s Suffrage Resolution"
1929 : Fireworks Banned in Michigan
1929 : Fireworks Banned in Michigan
Mar 29 all-day
1929 : Fireworks Banned in Michigan
Michigan becomes the first state in the Union to ban fireworks when the legislature adopts a law banning the use of fireworks by the general public. The law only allows displays by licensed operators. Source … Continue reading "1929 : Fireworks Banned in Michigan"
1987 : Wrestlemania III Sets Attendance Record in Pontiac
1987 : Wrestlemania III Sets Attendance Record in Pontiac
Mar 29 all-day
1987 : Wrestlemania III Sets Attendance Record in Pontiac
Mr. Baseball, Bob Uecker, provided some comic relief for WrestleMania III, especially during his pre-match interview with Andre the Giant. WrestleMania III was the third annual WrestleMania professional wrestling pay-per-view event produced by the World … Continue reading "1987 : Wrestlemania III Sets Attendance Record in Pontiac"
2013 : Michigan Tech Students Create World’s Largest Snowball
2013 : Michigan Tech Students Create World’s Largest Snowball
Mar 29 all-day
On March 29, 2013,  a giant snowball created by Michigan Technological University students, with a circumference of 32.94 feet and weighing several tons, was certified as the world’s largest snowball by Guinness World Records. Source … Continue reading "2013 : Michigan Tech Students Create World’s Largest Snowball"
2017 : Robert Mahoney Dies, First Blind Person Elected to Michigan Legislature
2017 : Robert Mahoney Dies, First Blind Person Elected to Michigan Legislature
Mar 29 all-day
Robert Mahoney was blind and suffering from a bad heart when his doctors said he had to find an easier job than going door to door in Detroit selling items like brooms and brushes. He … Continue reading "2017 : Robert Mahoney Dies, First Blind Person Elected to Michigan Legislature"
1815 : Detroiters Celebrate End of War of 1812
1815 : Detroiters Celebrate End of War of 1812
Mar 30 all-day
The War of 1812 left Detroit impoverished. When word reached Michigan about the Treaty of Ghent, which ended America’s second war with Great Britain, Detroiters gathered at Ben Woodworth’s Hotel and held what is called … Continue reading "1815 : Detroiters Celebrate End of War of 1812"
1964 : Michigan’s First Kidney Transplant
1964 : Michigan’s First Kidney Transplant
Mar 30 all-day
Michigan’s first kidney transplant took place at the University of Michigan, when 15-year old Janice Ottenbacher received an organ from her identical twin sister  Joan on March 30, 1964. Janice was dying, her kidneys failing. … Continue reading "1964 : Michigan’s First Kidney Transplant"
1977 : Air Force Announces Closing of Kincheloe Air Force Base in UP
1977 : Air Force Announces Closing of Kincheloe Air Force Base in UP
Mar 30 all-day
On March 30, 1977, the U.S. Air Force announced that it would close Kincheloe Air Force base near Sault Ste. Marie and transfer military personnel and equipment to other bases. Kincheloe had been the financial … Continue reading "1977 : Air Force Announces Closing of Kincheloe Air Force Base in UP"
1978 : Sex Discrimination Case Leads to Sexual Harassment Law
1978 : Sex Discrimination Case Leads to Sexual Harassment Law
Mar 30 all-day
On March 30, 1978, a jury was picked in the trial of a suit filed against a Detroit firm by a woman who claims she was fired because she refused to have sex with her … Continue reading "1978 : Sex Discrimination Case Leads to Sexual Harassment Law"
1979 : Kellogg Defends Itself Before Federal Trade Commission
1979 : Kellogg Defends Itself Before Federal Trade Commission
Mar 30 all-day
1979 : Kellogg Defends Itself Before Federal Trade Commission
Accused of marketing its sugar-coated serials to children by the Federal Trade Commission, the Kellogg Company defended itself by stating it contained no more sugar that other products such as fruit-flavored yogurt or apple pie. … Continue reading "1979 : Kellogg Defends Itself Before Federal Trade Commission"
1998 : The Museum of African American History Renamed for Founder
1998 : The Museum of African American History Renamed for Founder
Mar 30 all-day
1998 : The Museum of African American History Renamed for Founder
On March 30, 1998, the Museum of African American History was officially renamed for its founder, Dr. Charles H. Wright. Source : Detroit Historical Society Facebook page. Visit the Charles H. Wright Museum of African … Continue reading "1998 : The Museum of African American History Renamed for Founder"
2018: James Del Rio, Former Legislator, Judge, Activist, Dies
2018: James Del Rio, Former Legislator, Judge, Activist, Dies
Mar 30 all-day
2018: James Del Rio, Former Legislator, Judge, Activist, Dies
James Del Rio, who was abandoned as a new-born infant and found in a trash can, who marched in Detroit next to Martin Luther King Jr., who served in the Michigan House and as a … Continue reading "2018: James Del Rio, Former Legislator, Judge, Activist, Dies"
2020 : When the Motor Stops (Detroit’s Response to COVID-19)
2020 : When the Motor Stops (Detroit’s Response to COVID-19)
Mar 30 all-day
2020 : When the Motor Stops (Detroit's Response to COVID-19)
  With Covid-19 spreading in Michigan, ad agency Doner, headquartered in Detroit since the 1930s, chose to send a message of strength and resilience to its city in the form of its new video, ‘When … Continue reading "2020 : When the Motor Stops (Detroit’s Response to COVID-19)"
1818 : First Permanent Protestant Church Established in Michigan
1818 : First Permanent Protestant Church Established in Michigan
Mar 31 all-day
On March 31, 1818, the Society of Methodists erected a log building near the Rouge River that became Michigan’s first permanent Protestant church. Source : Detroit Historical Society of Michigan
1871 : New Capitol Building Authorized in Lansing
1871 : New Capitol Building Authorized in Lansing
Mar 31 all-day
On March 31, 1871, Gov. Henry P. Baldwin signed legislation to build a new state capitol building and a building for the temporary use of the state officers. Exactly $1.2 million was set aside for … Continue reading "1871 : New Capitol Building Authorized in Lansing"
1918 : Major Edward Edgar Hartwick Dies
1918 : Major Edward Edgar Hartwick Dies
Mar 31 all-day
1918 : Major Edward Edgar Hartwick Dies
In honor of her deceased husband, Karen Hartwick purchased the last virgin pine forest in the lower peninsula and donated it to the state, creating the Hartwick Pines State Park. Edward Hartwick by sculptor Julius … Continue reading "1918 : Major Edward Edgar Hartwick Dies"
1921 : Referee Wears Zebra Stripes for the First Time At MAC Gymnasium?
1921 : Referee Wears Zebra Stripes for the First Time At MAC Gymnasium?
Mar 31 all-day
March 31-April 2, 1921 According to an article from the archives of Referee magazine, the striped design of a referee’s shirt was the brainchild of one Lloyd W. Olds, a longtime high-school and college sports … Continue reading "1921 : Referee Wears Zebra Stripes for the First Time At MAC Gymnasium?"
1954 : Augusta Rosenthal-Thompson, Traverse City’s First Woman Doctor, Dies
1954 : Augusta Rosenthal-Thompson, Traverse City’s First Woman Doctor, Dies
Mar 31 all-day
Augusta Rosenthal-Thompson, Traverse City’s first woman doctor, and the six-year-old son she could not save from diphtheria in the 1890s, finally will get a headstone at Oakwood Cemetery in Traverse City. A graveside memorial dedication … Continue reading "1954 : Augusta Rosenthal-Thompson, Traverse City’s First Woman Doctor, Dies"
1957 : Elvis Presley Performs at Olympia Stadium
1957 : Elvis Presley Performs at Olympia Stadium
Mar 31 all-day
1957 : Elvis Presley Performs at Olympia Stadium
On Sunday March 31, 1957 Elvis Presley made his second appearances in Detroit, this time performing at the Olympia. Less than a year earlier they had performed in Detroit at the Fox Theater to about … Continue reading "1957 : Elvis Presley Performs at Olympia Stadium"
1976 : Turning Right on Red Legalized in Michigan
1976 : Turning Right on Red Legalized in Michigan
Mar 31 all-day
1976 : Turning Right on Red Legalized in Michigan
A new traffic law went into effect, which allowed drivers to make right turns after stopping at a red light. The law was adopted in part to conserve fuel. Source : Michigan is Amazing
1998 : Sen. Henry Stallings II Resigns from Michigan Senate
1998 : Sen. Henry Stallings II Resigns from Michigan Senate
Mar 31 all-day
1998 : Sen. Henry Stallings II Resigns from Michigan Senate
Sen. Henry Stallings II resigned reluctantly rather than face expulsion after admitting he used public money to employ a state worker in his Detroit art gallery.  The move spared senators from having to expel a … Continue reading "1998 : Sen. Henry Stallings II Resigns from Michigan Senate"
Cesar Chavez Day in Michigan
Cesar Chavez Day in Michigan
Mar 31 all-day
Cesar Chavez Day in Michigan
With Hispanic community leaders from Michigan gathered around her, Governor Jennifer M. Granholm signed legislation on December 3, 2003 that establishes March 31 as Cesar E. Chavez Day in Michigan. The day commemorates the late … Continue reading "Cesar Chavez Day in Michigan"
1812 : Governor William Hull Becomes Commander of the Army of the Northwest
1812 : Governor William Hull Becomes Commander of the Army of the Northwest
Apr 1 all-day
1812 : Governor William Hull Becomes Commander of the Army of the Northwest
Portrait of General William Hull by Rembrandt Peale Governor William Hull became the commander of the Army of the Northwest. His first task was to lead his army from Dayton, Ohio, to Detroit, building Hull’s … Continue reading "1812 : Governor William Hull Becomes Commander of the Army of the Northwest"
1875 : Ice Floe Collapses 5 Bridges in Lansing
1875 : Ice Floe Collapses 5 Bridges in Lansing
Apr 1 all-day
On April 1, 1875, a hard winter left a huge ice floe that collapsed five bridges in Lansing. The trouble started at Mineral Wells Bridge, which was newly constructed at the time. The ice floe … Continue reading "1875 : Ice Floe Collapses 5 Bridges in Lansing"
1906 : First Michigan Yellow-Pages Directory
1906 : First Michigan Yellow-Pages Directory
Apr 1 all-day
1906 : First Michigan Yellow-Pages Directory
The state’s first yellow-pages directory was issued by the Michigan State Telephone Company on this date in 1906. More odds and ends about old telephone books Sources : Historical Society of Michigan The phone book … Continue reading "1906 : First Michigan Yellow-Pages Directory"
1913 : Michigan Adopts Sterilization Law for Mentally Defectives
1913 : Michigan Adopts Sterilization Law for Mentally Defectives
Apr 1 all-day
One hundred years ago this month, the Michigan Legislature approved Public Act 34, authorizing the sterilization of any “mentally defective person” held in a state institution. Michigan had been the very first state to consider … Continue reading "1913 : Michigan Adopts Sterilization Law for Mentally Defectives"
1943 : Joy Little of Grand Rapids Goes to War
1943 : Joy Little of Grand Rapids Goes to War
Apr 1 all-day
1943 : Joy Little of Grand Rapids Goes to War
Twenty-two year old Joy Lillie from Coopersville, Michigan, began her service with the U.S. Army Nurse Corp during WWII on April 1, 1943. She was originally assigned to a hospital ship serving wounded soldiers from … Continue reading "1943 : Joy Little of Grand Rapids Goes to War"
1951 : New Building Started for the International Institute of Metopolitan Detroit
1951 : New Building Started for the International Institute of Metopolitan Detroit
Apr 1 all-day
On April 1, 1951, the cornerstone was laid for the new International Institute at Kirby Avenue and John R. The International Institute of Metropolitan Detroit (IIMD) was founded in Detroit in 1919 by a group … Continue reading "1951 : New Building Started for the International Institute of Metopolitan Detroit"
1963 : Michigan Civil Rights Commission Created
1963 : Michigan Civil Rights Commission Created
Apr 1 all-day
On April 1, 1963, Michigan voters approved a new constitution – the first Constitution in the United States to create a Civil Rights Commission charged with securing equal protection without discrimination. Today, we celebrate that … Continue reading "1963 : Michigan Civil Rights Commission Created"
1963 : Michigan’s Constitution Narrowly Approved
1963 : Michigan’s Constitution Narrowly Approved
Apr 1 all-day
On April 1, 1963, Michigan voters narrowly approved the state’s new constitution, the governing document the state is still run under. After a recount, the “yes” votes won with 50.2 percent of the vote, or … Continue reading "1963 : Michigan’s Constitution Narrowly Approved"
1966 : Ramparts Blows MSU’s Cover Regarding Vietnam
1966 : Ramparts Blows MSU’s Cover Regarding Vietnam
Apr 1 all-day
1966 : Ramparts Blows MSU's Cover Regarding Vietnam
How badly will the Larry Nassar wholesale sexual abuse scandal impact Michigan State University’s reputation?  Perhaps not that much in the long run according to a recent article by Politico. Eric Scigliano points out that” … Continue reading "1966 : Ramparts Blows MSU’s Cover Regarding Vietnam"
1972 : First Hash Bash Held in Ann Arbor
1972 : First Hash Bash Held in Ann Arbor
Apr 1 all-day
With their usual shouts of “Free the weed!” beneath hand-painted banners and leafy green flags, marijuana users and their pals by the thousands are set to gather Saturday in Ann Arbor for the 47th annual … Continue reading "1972 : First Hash Bash Held in Ann Arbor"
1978 : American Museum of Magic Founded in Marshall, Michigan
1978 : American Museum of Magic Founded in Marshall, Michigan
Apr 1 all-day
1978 : American Museum of Magic Founded in Marshall, Michigan
Founded on April 1, 1978, the American Museum of Magic in Marshall is the largest magic museum in the United States open to the public. Attractions spawned from the obsession of one man (or woman) … Continue reading "1978 : American Museum of Magic Founded in Marshall, Michigan"
2019: Dan Robbins, Creator of Paint-by-Numbers Dies
2019: Dan Robbins, Creator of Paint-by-Numbers Dies
Apr 1 all-day
2019: Dan Robbins, Creator of Paint-by-Numbers Dies
Who is the most exhibited artist in the world? The work of paint by number designer Dan Robbins has been displayed on more walls than that of any other artist. This was true in the … Continue reading "2019: Dan Robbins, Creator of Paint-by-Numbers Dies"
2023 : Hash Bash Held at University of Michigan
2023 : Hash Bash Held at University of Michigan
Apr 1 all-day
The cloudy skies and rainy weather didn’t prevent thousands of marijuana lovers from gathering in Ann Arbor on Saturday to light a few joints and listen to activists speak about a variety of cannabis topics. … Continue reading "2023 : Hash Bash Held at University of Michigan"
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