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1861 : Governor Austin Blair Begins Recruiting Troops To Preserve Union
1861 : Governor Austin Blair Begins Recruiting Troops To Preserve Union
Apr 16 all-day
1861 : Governor Austin Blair Begins Recruiting Troops To Preserve Union
On Tuesday, April 16, 1861, four days after the firing on Fort Sumter, Governor Austin Blair reached Detroit and in the afternoon held a conference with the state military officers and a large number of … Continue reading "1861 : Governor Austin Blair Begins Recruiting Troops To Preserve Union"
1895 : Detroit Free Press Names Baseball Team Tigers
1895 : Detroit Free Press Names Baseball Team Tigers
Apr 16 all-day
On April 16, 1895, Detroit’s baseball club was called the Tigers for the first time in an article by Phil Reed in the Detroit Free Press. Source : Historical Society of Michigan Note : The … Continue reading "1895 : Detroit Free Press Names Baseball Team Tigers"
1912 : Michigan Woman First to Fly Solo Over English Channel
1912 : Michigan Woman First to Fly Solo Over English Channel
Apr 16 all-day
1912 : Michigan Woman First to Fly Solo Over English Channel
On this day Harriet Quimby became the first women to fly solo over the English Channel. Quimby was born on May 11, 1875, in Kinderhook Township, Michigan. She is also credited with being the first … Continue reading "1912 : Michigan Woman First to Fly Solo Over English Channel"
2015 : Former Michigan U.S. Senator Robert Paul Griffin Dies
2015 : Former Michigan U.S. Senator Robert Paul Griffin Dies
Apr 16 all-day
Former Michigan U.S. Sen. Robert Paul Griffin, a key Republican congressional leader during the Watergate crisis of the 1970s who helped prod President Richard Nixon to resign, died at his home in Traverse City. Griffin, … Continue reading "2015 : Former Michigan U.S. Senator Robert Paul Griffin Dies"
2018 : Des Linden Wins Boston Marathon
2018 : Des Linden Wins Boston Marathon
Apr 16 all-day
Des Linden knows the Boston Marathon course by heart, from Hopkinton to Heartbreak Hill and everything that comes after. For more than a decade now, she has said that this race brings the best out … Continue reading "2018 : Des Linden Wins Boston Marathon"
1802 : Detroit Establishes First City Tax in Michigan
1802 : Detroit Establishes First City Tax in Michigan
Apr 17 all-day
On April 17, 1802, the first city tax was collected in Detroit, bringing in a total of $150. Every adult was taxed 25 cents. Source: Michigan History
1862 : Big Rapids Pioneer Debuts
1862 : Big Rapids Pioneer Debuts
Apr 17 all-day
The first issue of the Big Rapids Pioneer, a five-column folio, was printed on April 17, 1862. Charlie Gay was the proprietor, owner, and co-editor with Ceylon C. Fuller. The paper was under the same … Continue reading "1862 : Big Rapids Pioneer Debuts"
1893 : Tidal Wave Strikes St. Joseph
1893 : Tidal Wave Strikes St. Joseph
Apr 17 all-day
A six-foot-high seiche, or tidal wave, surged from Lake Michigan and swept 700 feet beyond the high water mark in St. Joseph. Source : Historical Society of Michigan
1942 : 10,000 Workers Protest Jim Crow in Detroit
1942 : 10,000 Workers Protest Jim Crow in Detroit
Apr 17 all-day
Over 10,000 Negro and white workers marched to Cadillac Square in Detroit to protest Negro discrimination. Source : 10,000 Workers Protest Jim Crow in Detroit, spotted on Detroit Historical Society Facebook Page, September 10, 2015.
1955 : Al Kaline, Youngest Baseball Player To Win Batting Title
1955 : Al Kaline, Youngest Baseball Player To Win Batting Title
Apr 17 all-day
1955 : Al Kaline, Youngest Baseball Player To Win Batting Title
Al Kaline of the Detroit Tigers became the youngest baseball player to win the league batting title. In 1955 Al Kaline, who had signed with the Tigers the day after graduating from high school two … Continue reading "1955 : Al Kaline, Youngest Baseball Player To Win Batting Title"
1979 : Governor Milliken Ends Bounty on Coyotes
1979 : Governor Milliken Ends Bounty on Coyotes
Apr 17 all-day
1979 : Governor Milliken Ends Bounty on Coyotes
Former Gov. William G. Milliken signed a law on April 17, 1979 that ended a bounty on coyotes. Coyotes are found throughout Michigan and have dispersed into southern Michigan without assistance from the DNR. Coyotes … Continue reading "1979 : Governor Milliken Ends Bounty on Coyotes"
2013 : Ford Mustang Celebrates 50th Year
2013 : Ford Mustang Celebrates 50th Year
Apr 17 all-day
2013 : Ford Mustang Celebrates 50th Year
The 1965 Ford Mustang fastback on display outside the Ford Pavilion at the New York World’s Fair during its debut on April 17, 1964 Ford Motor Co. on Wednesday kicked off its 50th year of … Continue reading "2013 : Ford Mustang Celebrates 50th Year"
2015 : A. Alfred Taubman Dies
2015 : A. Alfred Taubman Dies
Apr 17 all-day
Adolph Alfred Taubman (January 31, 1924 – April 17, 2015) was an American real estate developer and philanthropist from Michigan. He pioneered the modern indoor shopping mall and was described by CBS News as a … Continue reading "2015 : A. Alfred Taubman Dies"
2020: Trump Tweets “Liberate Michigan”
2020: Trump Tweets “Liberate Michigan”
Apr 17 all-day
President Donald Trump targeted Michigan, Minnesota and Virginia in tweets Friday calling for officials to “liberate” the states amid protests over stay-at-home orders aimed at stemming the spread of COVID-19. Trump first tweeted “LIBERATE MINNESOTA!” … Continue reading "2020: Trump Tweets “Liberate Michigan”"
1837 : Grand River Times Launches
1837 : Grand River Times Launches
Apr 18 all-day
In the fall of 1836 the Kent Company purchased, for about $4,000, the office material of the Niagara Falls Journal, and shipped it from Buffalo on the steamer Don Quixote. The boat was wrecked off … Continue reading "1837 : Grand River Times Launches"
1850 : Joseph Labadie Born in Paw Paw
1850 : Joseph Labadie Born in Paw Paw
Apr 18 all-day
Joseph Labadie (1850-1933) was a Detroit writer and poet, and was involved with nearly every left wing and labor-related issue of the late 1800s. Jo Labadie was born on April 18, 1850, in Paw Paw, … Continue reading "1850 : Joseph Labadie Born in Paw Paw"
1902 : M.A.C. Aggies Play First Baseball Game At College Field
1902 : M.A.C. Aggies Play First Baseball Game At College Field
Apr 18 all-day
In 1900 about 625 students attended the State Agricultural College, commonly known as M.A.C. The schools was the precursor to Michigan State University. Making a new commitment to serious intercollegiate athletic competition, the college purchased … Continue reading "1902 : M.A.C. Aggies Play First Baseball Game At College Field"
1943 : Michigan Pilot Shoots Down Japan’s Top Military Leader
1943 : Michigan Pilot Shoots Down Japan’s Top Military Leader
Apr 18 all-day
1943 : Michigan Pilot Shoots Down Japan's Top Military Leader
Approximate routes taken by the Japanese (red) and Americans (green) on the morning of April 18, 1943.  “The Slot” was still Japanese-controlled, requiring the Americans to circle around it to avoid detection. This was the … Continue reading "1943 : Michigan Pilot Shoots Down Japan’s Top Military Leader"
1951 : U.S. Senator Arthur Vandenberg of Grand Rapids Dies
1951 : U.S. Senator Arthur Vandenberg of Grand Rapids Dies
Apr 18 all-day
1951 : U.S. Senator Arthur Vandenberg of Grand Rapids Dies
Michigan’s U.S. Senator, Arthur Vandenburg When Michigan’s U.S. Senator Nathan Ferris, a Democrat, died in office in 1928, Gov. Fred Green appointed Arthur Vandenburg of Grand Rapids to take his place. He was elected by … Continue reading "1951 : U.S. Senator Arthur Vandenberg of Grand Rapids Dies"
1975 : Lansing Inundated By Rain
1975 : Lansing Inundated By Rain
Apr 18 all-day
According to State Journal archives, Friday, April 18, 1975, brought a spring storm that dumped between 2.3 to 5 inches of rain on the Lansing area, causing the Grand River to swell to 15.3 feet … Continue reading "1975 : Lansing Inundated By Rain"
1991 : Joey Gaedos, Jr. Born, School of Rock Guitarist
1991 : Joey Gaedos, Jr. Born, School of Rock Guitarist
Apr 18 all-day
1991 : Joey Gaedos, Jr. Born, School of Rock Guitarist
Joey Gaydos Jr. at age 11 with Jack Black in School of Rock. Canton resident Joey Gaydos Jr., 25, who played the role of Zack in the film School of Rock, now teaches rock guitar … Continue reading "1991 : Joey Gaedos, Jr. Born, School of Rock Guitarist"
2009 : Jim Abbott’s University of Michigan Baseball Number Retired
2009 : Jim Abbott’s University of Michigan Baseball Number Retired
Apr 18 all-day
2009 : Jim Abbott's University of Michigan Baseball Number Retired
Photo of Jim Abbott in 1998 Jim Abbott’s University of Michigan #31 baseball jersey was retired at the Wolverines’ April 18, 2009 home game against Michigan State University. James Anthony (Jim) Abbott (born September 19, … Continue reading "2009 : Jim Abbott’s University of Michigan Baseball Number Retired"
2011 : Reed Gunther Comic Series, Created by Former Residents of St. Johns
2011 : Reed Gunther Comic Series, Created by Former Residents of St. Johns
Apr 18 all-day
2011 : Reed Gunther Comic Series, Created by Former Residents of St. Johns
So what is this Reed Gunther comic all about? It’s a comedic western about a cowboy named Reed Gunther; strong, bold, fearless, and not quite as bright as he thinks he is, Reed is often … Continue reading "2011 : Reed Gunther Comic Series, Created by Former Residents of St. Johns"
2012 : President Obama Visits the Henry Ford Museum
2012 : President Obama Visits the Henry Ford Museum
Apr 18 all-day
2012 : President Obama Visits the Henry Ford Museum
  President Barack Obama sits in the famous Rosa Parks bus at the Henry Ford Museum after an event in Dearborn, Michigan, April 18, 2012. Parks was arrested sitting in the same row Obama is … Continue reading "2012 : President Obama Visits the Henry Ford Museum"
2015 : State-Record White Perch Caught
2015 : State-Record White Perch Caught
Apr 18 all-day
North Muskgon’s Cindy Lou Cordo has caught a state record size white perch, according to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Cordo reeled in the 2-pound white perch measuring 13.57 inches while fishing with her … Continue reading "2015 : State-Record White Perch Caught"
2017 : Wayne State Dedicates Harwell Field
2017 : Wayne State Dedicates Harwell Field
Apr 18 all-day
Wayne State celebrated the grand opening of Harwell Field on April 18, 2017. S. Gary Spicer, Kirk Gibson and Alan Trammell were among those who attended. It all started with a simple thank-you letter. Wayne … Continue reading "2017 : Wayne State Dedicates Harwell Field"
1910 : Prohibition Jeapardizes Michigan Municipal League Meeting in Lansing”
1910 : Prohibition Jeapardizes Michigan Municipal League Meeting in Lansing”
Apr 19 all-day
April 19, 1910. Mayor Bennett and Lansing’s aldermen have been placed in an embarrassing position. “It seems that city officials who attend these annual meetings, at the expense of the taxpayers in most instances, to … Continue reading "1910 : Prohibition Jeapardizes Michigan Municipal League Meeting in Lansing”"
1912 : Glenn Theodore Seaborg Born, Ishpeming’s Nobel Laureate
1912 : Glenn Theodore Seaborg Born, Ishpeming’s Nobel Laureate
Apr 19 all-day
1912 : Glenn Theodore Seaborg Born, Ishpeming's Nobel Laureate
Throughout his long career as a scientist of the first magnitude and popular speaker at prestigious scientific gatherings, Glenn Seaborg always liked to mention that he was born in Ishpeming and “I can see by … Continue reading "1912 : Glenn Theodore Seaborg Born, Ishpeming’s Nobel Laureate"
1917 : Michigan State Police Founded
1917 : Michigan State Police Founded
Apr 19 all-day
On April 19, 1917, Gov. Albert Sleeper created the Michigan State Troops Permanent Force, also known as the Michigan State Constabulary. With Col. Roy C. Vandercook as the first commanding officer, this new force consisted … Continue reading "1917 : Michigan State Police Founded"
1927 : First Broadcast on Radio of Detroit Tigers Regular Season Game
1927 : First Broadcast on Radio of Detroit Tigers Regular Season Game
Apr 19 all-day
1927 : First Broadcast on Radio of Detroit Tigers Regular Season Game
On April 19, 1927, Ty Tyson provided the play-by-play on WWJ for the first radio broadcast of a regular season Detroit Tiger game, an 8-5 win over Cleveland Indians. Listen to Tyson announcing a game … Continue reading "1927 : First Broadcast on Radio of Detroit Tigers Regular Season Game"
1963 : Detroit Statues Forever Linked by Prank
1963 : Detroit Statues Forever Linked by Prank
Apr 19 all-day
1963 : Detroit Statues Forever Linked by Prank
On this date, two Detroit statues were forever linked by a spring prank, possibly undertaken by a University of Detroit fraternity but never proved. That night, huge green footprints were painted from “The Sprit of … Continue reading "1963 : Detroit Statues Forever Linked by Prank"
1973 : Williamsburg Evacuated Because of Leaking Underground Natural Gas
1973 : Williamsburg Evacuated Because of Leaking Underground Natural Gas
Apr 19 all-day
It was April 19, 1973 when hundreds of craters and geysers mysteriously appeared around the small Northern Michigan community of Williamsburg near Traverse City. The 100 to 150 craters ranged from teacup-size fissures to sinkholes … Continue reading "1973 : Williamsburg Evacuated Because of Leaking Underground Natural Gas"
1995 : Oklahoma City Bombing
1995 : Oklahoma City Bombing
Apr 19 all-day
1995 : Oklahoma City Bombing
On April 19, 1995, a truck-bomb explosion outside the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, left 168 people dead and hundreds more injured. The blast was set off by anti-government militant Timothy … Continue reading "1995 : Oklahoma City Bombing"
2018 : 3.6 earthquake shakes Ontario, Downriver
2018 : 3.6 earthquake shakes Ontario, Downriver
Apr 19 all-day
2018 : 3.6 earthquake shakes Ontario, Downriver
A small earthquake rattled parts of Ontario and southeast Michigan on Thursday night and sent startled residents outside and online looking for answers. A magnitude 3.6 quake — the largest in Michigan since 1947 — … Continue reading "2018 : 3.6 earthquake shakes Ontario, Downriver"
1861 : Swearing An Oath of Allegiance to the U.S.
1861 : Swearing An Oath of Allegiance to the U.S.
Apr 20 all-day
1861 : Swearing An Oath of Allegiance to the U.S.
April 2o, 1861 : Eight days after South Carolina fires on Fort Sumter, starting the Civil War, government officials in Detroit flood the Griswold Street post office to take an oath of allegiance.  Photo courtesy … Continue reading "1861 : Swearing An Oath of Allegiance to the U.S."
1909 : First Mile of Concrete Highway Laid
1909 : First Mile of Concrete Highway Laid
Apr 20 all-day
1909 : First Mile of Concrete Highway Laid
The nation’s first mile of concrete highway is laid. With Detroit moving rapidly to become the nation’s automobile capital, residents demanded better roads. In response, the Wayne County Road Commission laid the first stretch of … Continue reading "1909 : First Mile of Concrete Highway Laid"
1912 : Navin Field / Briggs Stadium / Tiger Stadium Opens
1912 : Navin Field / Briggs Stadium / Tiger Stadium Opens
Apr 20 all-day
1912 : Navin Field / Briggs Stadium / Tiger Stadium Opens
It’s long gone now, but 100 years ago today the Tigers moved into their new home at the corner of Michigan and Trumbull. Navin Field — renamed Briggs Stadium in 1938 and Tiger Stadium in … Continue reading "1912 : Navin Field / Briggs Stadium / Tiger Stadium Opens"
1938 : Navin Field Expands, Renamed Briggs Stadium
1938 : Navin Field Expands, Renamed Briggs Stadium
Apr 20 all-day
1938 : Navin Field Expands, Renamed Briggs Stadium
On April 20, 1938, the Detroit Tigers opened its new season with a 20,000-seat expansion at Navin Field, pushing stadium capacity to more than 53,000 seats. The remodeled field was renamed after the Tigers’ owner, … Continue reading "1938 : Navin Field Expands, Renamed Briggs Stadium"
1948 : Orlando LeValley Dies, Last Native-Born Michigan Civil War Veteran
1948 : Orlando LeValley Dies, Last Native-Born Michigan Civil War Veteran
Apr 20 all-day
On April 20, 1948, Orlando LeValley, Michigan’s last living native-born Civil War veteran, died just  short of 100 on his family farm in Caro.   Michigan Governor Sigler flew to this Thumb farming center to speak … Continue reading "1948 : Orlando LeValley Dies, Last Native-Born Michigan Civil War Veteran"
1948 : Walter Reuther Shot In Attempted Assasination
1948 : Walter Reuther Shot In Attempted Assasination
Apr 20 all-day
On April 20, 1948, Walter Reuther was severely wounded in an assassination attempt at his home in Detroit. The 12-gauge shotgun blast shattered a kitchen window and nearly severed Reuther’s right arm. Doctors at Grace … Continue reading "1948 : Walter Reuther Shot In Attempted Assasination"
1952 : Prison Riot in Jackson
1952 : Prison Riot in Jackson
Apr 20 all-day
April 20-25, 1952 In one of the worst riots in Michigan Department of Corrections history, prison guards were seized and fire broke out at the Jackson Maximum Security Prison. State Police were called in to … Continue reading "1952 : Prison Riot in Jackson"
1953 : Congressman Louis C. Rabaut (D-Mich) Introduces Bill To Insert “Under God” in the Pledge of Allegiance
1953 : Congressman Louis C. Rabaut (D-Mich) Introduces Bill To Insert “Under God” in the Pledge of Allegiance
Apr 20 all-day
Louis Charles Rabaut (December 5, 1886 – November 12, 1961) was politician from the U.S. state of Michigan. He was a Democratic congressman representing Michigan’s 14th congressional district from 1935 to 1947, and from 1949 … Continue reading "1953 : Congressman Louis C. Rabaut (D-Mich) Introduces Bill To Insert “Under God” in the Pledge of Allegiance"
1993 : Baby Jessica Returned to Iowa
1993 : Baby Jessica Returned to Iowa
Apr 20 all-day
Sometime before midnight on April 20, 1993, two-year-old Jessica DeBoer of Ann Arbor, Michigan, is scheduled to disappear, leaving behind a heartbroken couple she calls Mommy and Daddy, a dog named Miles, her yellow bedroom … Continue reading "1993 : Baby Jessica Returned to Iowa"
1999: Naked Mile Reaches Zenith
1999: Naked Mile Reaches Zenith
Apr 20 all-day
The Naked Mile was a popular University of Michigan campus tradition ever since 12 members of the university’s men’s and women’s rowing team and varsity men’s track team made the first streak down South University … Continue reading "1999: Naked Mile Reaches Zenith"
2005: Joe Mack, Controversial Michigan Legislator, Dies
2005: Joe Mack, Controversial Michigan Legislator, Dies
Apr 20 all-day
Joseph Mack — you either loved or hated him.  Mining and timber lobbyists loved him.  Environmentalists hated him. Born to a mining family, Mack was one of 10 children. After graduating high school, he attended … Continue reading "2005: Joe Mack, Controversial Michigan Legislator, Dies"
1912 : Detroit Free Press Headlines for April 21, 1912
1912 : Detroit Free Press Headlines for April 21, 1912
Apr 21 all-day
Highlights from the Detroit Free Press, April 21, 1912… EIGHT SURVIVORS OF TITANIC HERE; SICK OF HORRORS: TWO WOMEN, NERVE-SHATTERED AND HYSTERICAL; THREE CHILDREN, ONE A BABY ONLY ONE YEAR OLD; THREE BELGIANS, STEERAGE PASSENGERS … Continue reading "1912 : Detroit Free Press Headlines for April 21, 1912"
1928 : Nation’s First Airplane Show
1928 : Nation’s First Airplane Show
Apr 21 all-day
April 12-21, 1928 orty different aircraft manufacturers gather in Detroit for a week where they displayed sixty-three different aircraft in the nation’s first aircraft show. Sources : Michigan Historical Calendar, courtesy of the Clarke Historical … Continue reading "1928 : Nation’s First Airplane Show"
1948: James Zarichny, MSC Senior and Political Activist, Stands Tall Against Michigan Legislature
1948: James Zarichny, MSC Senior and Political Activist, Stands Tall Against Michigan Legislature
Apr 21 all-day
1948: James Zarichny, MSC Senior and Political Activist, Stands Tall Against Michigan Legislature
The Michigan Legislature has always had issues with the liberal nature of Michigan colleges and universities. In 1948, the Michigan Senate Committee on Un-American Activities was infected with righteous indignation about communism during the height … Continue reading "1948: James Zarichny, MSC Senior and Political Activist, Stands Tall Against Michigan Legislature"
1949 : “MSU Shadows” Officially Adopted as the Alma Mater
1949 : “MSU Shadows” Officially Adopted as the Alma Mater
Apr 21 all-day
“MSU Shadows” was officially adopted as the alma mater for Michigan State on April 21, 1949. It was chosen by student vote after a long effort to identify and obtain a distinctive melody for the … Continue reading "1949 : “MSU Shadows” Officially Adopted as the Alma Mater"
1975: Major Flood Strikes Lansing Area, Including MSU
1975: Major Flood Strikes Lansing Area, Including MSU
Apr 21 all-day
1975: Major Flood Strikes Lansing Area, Including MSU
Water Woes: Flooding in MSU’s past With the recent weather related news, much discussion has arisen regarding floods that have occurred on the campus. There have been three major floods recorded in MSU’s history. The most … Continue reading "1975: Major Flood Strikes Lansing Area, Including MSU"
2016 : Flint’s Dr Mona Hanna-Attisha Honored by Time Magazine
2016 : Flint’s Dr Mona Hanna-Attisha Honored by Time Magazine
Apr 21 all-day
2016 : Flint's Dr Mona Hanna-Attisha Honored by Time Magazine
TIME has named Mona Hanna-Attisha, director of the Michigan State University and Hurley Children’s Hospital Pediatric Public Health Initiative, to the 2016 TIME 100 — its annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world. The … Continue reading "2016 : Flint’s Dr Mona Hanna-Attisha Honored by Time Magazine"
1833 : Kalamazoo College was First School Chartered by the Territory of Michigan
1833 : Kalamazoo College was First School Chartered by the Territory of Michigan
Apr 22 all-day
1833 : Kalamazoo College was First School Chartered by the Territory of Michigan
Kalamazoo College was founded in 1833 by a group of Baptist ministers as the Michigan and Huron Institute. Its charter was granted on April 22, 1833, the first school chartered by the Legislative Council of … Continue reading "1833 : Kalamazoo College was First School Chartered by the Territory of Michigan"
1933 : Michigan 18 Year Olds Granted the Right To Drink Wine and Beer Following Repeal of Prohibition
1933 : Michigan 18 Year Olds Granted the Right To Drink Wine and Beer Following Repeal of Prohibition
Apr 22 all-day
On April 27, 1933, in celebration of the repeal of Prohibition, Michigan Gov. William A. Comstock approved a law permitting people to drink beer and wine starting at age 18. According to the Michigan Historical … Continue reading "1933 : Michigan 18 Year Olds Granted the Right To Drink Wine and Beer Following Repeal of Prohibition"
1948 : Orland LeValley Dies, Last of the 90,000 Michigan Civil War Veterans
1948 : Orland LeValley Dies, Last of the 90,000 Michigan Civil War Veterans
Apr 22 all-day
On April 22, 1948, Orlando LeValley died at his farm outside Caro, Mich. The longtime farmer, who had enlisted in the 23rd Michigan Infantry Regiment as a 16-year-old in 1864, was the last of the … Continue reading "1948 : Orland LeValley Dies, Last of the 90,000 Michigan Civil War Veterans"
1956 : Wayne State University Recognized by Michigan Legislature
1956 : Wayne State University Recognized by Michigan Legislature
Apr 22 all-day
On April 22, 1956, the Michigan Legislature adopted Act 183 “to establish and regulate a state institution of higher learning to be known as Wayne State University.” This legislative act opened the doors for Wayne … Continue reading "1956 : Wayne State University Recognized by Michigan Legislature"
2006 : Neo-Nazis Visit Michigan Capitol
2006 : Neo-Nazis Visit Michigan Capitol
Apr 22 all-day
Roughly 75 Neo-Nazis were met by 800 counter protestors at the Michigan Capitol on April 22, 2006, when a Minneapolis-based extremist group decided to visit Lansing.  The group advocated barring illegal immigration and villified Jews. … Continue reading "2006 : Neo-Nazis Visit Michigan Capitol"
2015: National Shrine of the Little Flower Catholic Church in Royal Oak to Become “Basilica”
2015: National Shrine of the Little Flower Catholic Church in Royal Oak to Become “Basilica”
Apr 22 all-day
Pope Francis has bestowed the title of “basilica” upon the historic National Shrine of the Little Flower Catholic Church in Royal Oak, making it only the second church in Michigan and one of 82 in … Continue reading "2015: National Shrine of the Little Flower Catholic Church in Royal Oak to Become “Basilica”"
2017 : Lois E. Holt Dies, Flint’s First Black School Teacher
2017 : Lois E. Holt Dies, Flint’s First Black School Teacher
Apr 22 all-day
2017 : Lois E. Holt Dies, Flint's First Black School Teacher
Lois E. Holt died on Saturday, April 22. She was 101. Holt was known as Flint’s first black school teacher, and her late husband Edgar (pictured on wall) made huge strides toward diversity and racial … Continue reading "2017 : Lois E. Holt Dies, Flint’s First Black School Teacher"
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