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1893 : The day Detroit’s ‘other’ train station opened its doors
1893 : The day Detroit’s ‘other’ train station opened its doors
Jan 21 all-day
 On January, 1893 the first train steamed into the stately old Union Depot in downtown Detroit. No, not that abandoned train station you see on all the ruin porn web sites. You know, Detroit’s other … Continue reading "1893 : The day Detroit’s ‘other’ train station opened its doors"
1915 : Birth of Kiwanis in Detroit
1915 : Birth of Kiwanis in Detroit
Jan 21 all-day
Kiwanis International, one of the great service organizations of the world, had its origin on January 21, 1915. On this date the State of Michigan issued a charter to a group of business and professional … Continue reading "1915 : Birth of Kiwanis in Detroit"
1969 : Police Shut Down Play at University of Michigan
1969 : Police Shut Down Play at University of Michigan
Jan 21 all-day
It was the Age of Aquarius. Or maybe not. Late in January, the University Activity Center sponsored a two-week Creative Arts Festival. One of the sponsored plays, Dionysus 69, fresh from New York City, was … Continue reading "1969 : Police Shut Down Play at University of Michigan"
1972 : Koegel’s Relocates Near Bishop Airport in Flint
1972 : Koegel’s Relocates Near Bishop Airport in Flint
Jan 21 all-day
 Not many businesses can say they have been around since the early 1900s, but not many businesses are like Koegel Meat Company. Albert Koegel came to the Flint area in 1916 to start his own … Continue reading "1972 : Koegel’s Relocates Near Bishop Airport in Flint"
1995 : Democratic Leader William Faust Dies
1995 : Democratic Leader William Faust Dies
Jan 21 all-day
Who gave the best farewell speech ever in the Michigan Legislature? Oh, without question the speech of former Senate Democratic leader William Faust in December 1994. It was the best. And in so many ways … Continue reading "1995 : Democratic Leader William Faust Dies"
2013 : Michigan Supreme Court Justice Diane Hathaway Resigns
2013 : Michigan Supreme Court Justice Diane Hathaway Resigns
Jan 21 all-day
 Democratic-nominated Michigan Supreme Court Justice Diane Hathaway resigned in 2013 after an ethics complaint was filed against her. She was subsequently sentenced to one year in prison for bank fraud after hiding assets to allow … Continue reading "2013 : Michigan Supreme Court Justice Diane Hathaway Resigns"
2013 : Michigan Supreme Court Justice Diane Hathaway Resigns
2013 : Michigan Supreme Court Justice Diane Hathaway Resigns
Jan 21 all-day
Democratic-nominated Michigan Supreme Court Justice Diane Hathaway (right) resigned in 2013 after an ethics complaint was filed against her. She was subsequently sentenced to one year in prison for bank fraud after hiding assets to … Continue reading "2013 : Michigan Supreme Court Justice Diane Hathaway Resigns"
2016: Time Makes 2-Year-Old Face Of Flint Water Crisis
2016: Time Makes 2-Year-Old Face Of Flint Water Crisis
Jan 21 all-day
 Sincere Smith, 2, became the national face of the Flint water crisis today after Time magazine put the rashed toddler’s picture on its cover with the headline, “The Poisoning Of An American City.” Detroit Free … Continue reading "2016: Time Makes 2-Year-Old Face Of Flint Water Crisis"
National Squirrel Appreciation Day
National Squirrel Appreciation Day
Jan 21 all-day
 Who knew? Squirrel Appreciation Day is here; like them or not. January 21st is the day to look at America’s favorite rodent as something other than pancake-flat road kill, a clever feeder-robber or free entertainment … Continue reading "National Squirrel Appreciation Day"
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1813 : Battle of River Raisin (January 22)
1813 : Battle of River Raisin (January 22)
Jan 22 all-day
 Although American Brigadier-General Winchester’s American forces easily captured Frenchtown on January 18th, they were not prepared for the harsh northern winter and chose to remain there to recuperate and await reinforcement by General Harrison. They … Continue reading "1813 : Battle of River Raisin (January 22)"
1969 : Governor George Romney Resigns to Join Richard Nixon’s Cabinet
1969 : Governor George Romney Resigns to Join Richard Nixon’s Cabinet
Jan 22 all-day
 Governor George Romney resigned to serve as Secretary of Housing and Urban Development under President Richard M. Nixon. Lieutenant Governor William G. Milliken of Traverse City served the rest of the term and was subsequently … Continue reading "1969 : Governor George Romney Resigns to Join Richard Nixon’s Cabinet"
2002 : K-Mart Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
2002 : K-Mart Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Jan 22 all-day
Troy based K-Mart filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy making it the biggest retailer to ever seek bankruptcy protection. In 2005, Sears would purchase K-Mart. However, 7 years later both K-Mart and Sears are continuing to … Continue reading "2002 : K-Mart Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy"
2007 : Pfizer Announces Closure of Three Michigan Research Facilities
2007 : Pfizer Announces Closure of Three Michigan Research Facilities
Jan 22 all-day
On January 22, 2007, Global pharmaceutical firm Pfizer Inc. anounced it was closing three research sites in the United States — Ann Arbor, MI, Esperion (also in Ann Arbor) and Kalamazoo, MI, displacing 2100 workers. … Continue reading "2007 : Pfizer Announces Closure of Three Michigan Research Facilities"
2016 : ‘20/20’ digs into Courser / Gamrat political scandal
2016 : ‘20/20’ digs into Courser / Gamrat political scandal
Jan 22 all-day
Michigan gained the national spotlight for a month last year with the sex scandal and misuse of taxpayer resources involving Tea Party politicians Todd Courser and Cindy Gamrat. The tale will be told in detail … Continue reading "2016 : ‘20/20’ digs into Courser / Gamrat political scandal"
2019 : Philomena Mantella Becomes GVSU’s 1st Woman President
2019 : Philomena Mantella Becomes GVSU’s 1st Woman President
Jan 22 all-day
Grand Valley State University has selected a woman as the western Michigan school’s president for the first time in its history. The appointment of Philomena Mantella as the school’s president was unanimously approved Tuesday during … Continue reading "2019 : Philomena Mantella Becomes GVSU’s 1st Woman President"
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1813 : River Raisin Massacre (January 23)
1813 : River Raisin Massacre (January 23)
Jan 23 all-day
Remember the River Raisin? If you’re talking about the almost 200-year-ago battle between Americans and a combined force of British soldiers and their Indian allies — and not the polluted river that today flows through … Continue reading "1813 : River Raisin Massacre (January 23)"
1837 : Kalamazoo Gazette Launched
1837 : Kalamazoo Gazette Launched
Jan 23 all-day
On January 23, 1837, the state’s second oldest newspaper, The Kalamazoo Gazette, hit the streets under its current name. It started as a weekly publication, but became a daily in March 1872. Previously, the newspaper … Continue reading "1837 : Kalamazoo Gazette Launched"
1913: Anna Etheridge Dies, Buried at Arlington National Cemetery
1913: Anna Etheridge Dies, Buried at Arlington National Cemetery
Jan 23 all-day
 Lorinda Anna “Annie” Blair Etheridge (May 3, 1839– January 23, 1913 ) was a Union nurse and vivandière who served during the American Civil War. She was one of only two women to receive the … Continue reading "1913: Anna Etheridge Dies, Buried at Arlington National Cemetery"
1943 : Local Dairies Increase Price of Cream
1943 : Local Dairies Increase Price of Cream
Jan 23 all-day
The price of coffee cream advanced four cents a quart in Lansing Friday, according to announcement of local dairy companies. The advanced price, effective January 22, was approved by the office of price administration to … Continue reading "1943 : Local Dairies Increase Price of Cream"
1963 : Malcolm X Gives Speech at Michigan State University
1963 : Malcolm X Gives Speech at Michigan State University
Jan 23 all-day
 Malcolm X speaks at Erickson Kiva on January 23, 1963, on the MSU campus, to students and faculty about race problems and the Black Muslim religion and its ideas. The speech is followed by answers … Continue reading "1963 : Malcolm X Gives Speech at Michigan State University"
1972 : University of Michigan Launches Campus FM Station
1972 : University of Michigan Launches Campus FM Station
Jan 23 all-day
On January 23, 1972 the University of Michigan WCBN-FM went on the air, a real, over-the-airwaves radio station broadcasting at 10 ambitious watts around the clock all week long. Source : James Tobin, “Left of … Continue reading "1972 : University of Michigan Launches Campus FM Station"
2014 : Michigan Tech Ranks Ranks Number 1 As Snowiest University in the U.S.
2014 : Michigan Tech Ranks Ranks Number 1 As Snowiest University in the U.S.
Jan 23 all-day
 Topping the charts as the snowiest university in the U.S., located in Houghton, Mich., along Portage Lake, Michigan Technological University receives almost 200 inches of snow every year. However, there have been many years in … Continue reading "2014 : Michigan Tech Ranks Ranks Number 1 As Snowiest University in the U.S."
2018 : Maurice Cecil Mackey, Jr. Born, MSU’s 16th President
2018 : Maurice Cecil Mackey, Jr. Born, MSU’s 16th President
Jan 23 all-day
 Maurice Cecil Mackey, Jr. (“Cecil”), who served as an official for several federal agencies and president of three major universities, including Michigan State University from 1979 to 1985, died on February 8 at age 89. … Continue reading "2018 : Maurice Cecil Mackey, Jr. Born, MSU’s 16th President"
2021 : $1 Billion Mega Millions Lottery Ticket Sold in Michigan
2021 : $1 Billion Mega Millions Lottery Ticket Sold in Michigan
Jan 23 all-day
A once in a lifetime $1 billion Mega Millions ticket was sold at a Michigan Kroger in Novi, the biggest lottery prize ever won in this state and the third largest ever sold in the … Continue reading "2021 : $1 Billion Mega Millions Lottery Ticket Sold in Michigan"
National Pie Day
National Pie Day
Jan 23 all-day
Celebrated annually on January 23rd, National Pie Day is an unofficial holiday to celebrate that baked dish made out of pastry dough and filled with a tasty and usually sweet filling (although the filling can … Continue reading "National Pie Day"
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1924 : Kalkaska’s Bearded Lady Dies
1924 : Kalkaska’s Bearded Lady Dies
Jan 24 all-day
 During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, circus sideshows were popular forms of entertainment. Carnival barkers lured audiences into darkened tents with stories of tattooed men, sword swallowers, and human skeletons. Spectators thrilled to … Continue reading "1924 : Kalkaska’s Bearded Lady Dies"
1938 : Upper Peninsula Battered by Epic Winter Storm
1938 : Upper Peninsula Battered by Epic Winter Storm
Jan 24 all-day
 On Jan. 24, 1938, the Upper Peninsula was hit by a colossal winter storm. How deep were the snow drifts? Look at the telephone pole on the left! Two people died in Ironwood after 32 … Continue reading "1938 : Upper Peninsula Battered by Epic Winter Storm"
1971 : Kenya Summer Moore Daly, African American Actress, Born
1971 : Kenya Summer Moore Daly, African American Actress, Born
Jan 24 all-day
Kenya Summer Moore Daly (née Moore; born January 24, 1971 in Detroit) is an American actress, model, producer, author, television personality, and entrepreneur. She co-starred in the Bravo series The Real Housewives of Atlanta from … Continue reading "1971 : Kenya Summer Moore Daly, African American Actress, Born"
1982 : First Super Bowl Held in Michigan
1982 : First Super Bowl Held in Michigan
Jan 24 all-day
On January 24, 1982, Super Bowl XVI was held at the Pontiac Silverdome. Ray Wersching kicked four field goals and Joe Montana’s controlled passing helped the San Francisco 49ers win their first NFL championship with … Continue reading "1982 : First Super Bowl Held in Michigan"
2018 : Larry Nassar Sentenced to Life in Prison
2018 : Larry Nassar Sentenced to Life in Prison
Jan 24 all-day
Once a world-renowned sports physician treating America’s foremost Olympic women gymnasts, Larry Nassar now will spend the rest of his life behind bars. The disgraced former USA Gymnastics and Michigan State University doctor was sentenced … Continue reading "2018 : Larry Nassar Sentenced to Life in Prison"
2018: MSU President Lou Anna K. Simon Resigns
2018: MSU President Lou Anna K. Simon Resigns
Jan 24 all-day
President Simon’s resignation letter Members of the Board of Trustees: The last year and a half has been very difficult for the victims of Larry Nassar, for the university community, and for me personally. To … Continue reading "2018: MSU President Lou Anna K. Simon Resigns"
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1945 : Grand Rapids First City to Add Fluoride To Its Water Supply
1945 : Grand Rapids First City to Add Fluoride To Its Water Supply
Jan 25 all-day
On January 25, 1945, Grand Rapids became the first city in the world to add fluoride to its public water supply. The city, along with the U.S. Public Health Service, the Michigan Department of Health, … Continue reading "1945 : Grand Rapids First City to Add Fluoride To Its Water Supply"
1956 : Hank Greenburg Inducted Into Baseball Hall of Fame
1956 : Hank Greenburg Inducted Into Baseball Hall of Fame
Jan 25 all-day
 Hank Greenberg of the Detroit Tigers became the first Jewish player inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York. Over a 13-season career, he hit 331 home runs and batted .313. He … Continue reading "1956 : Hank Greenburg Inducted Into Baseball Hall of Fame"
2015 : Detroit Lions Quarterback Matthew Stafford Appears in Pro Bowl
2015 : Detroit Lions Quarterback Matthew Stafford Appears in Pro Bowl
Jan 25 all-day
 The first Pro Bowl appearance by a Detroit Lions quarterback in more than 40 years couldn’t have gone much better. Matthew Stafford played most of the first half of Sunday’s Pro Bowl at University of … Continue reading "2015 : Detroit Lions Quarterback Matthew Stafford Appears in Pro Bowl"
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1835 : Acting Territorial Governor Stevens T. Mason Authorizes Formation of State Constitution and Government.
1835 : Acting Territorial Governor Stevens T. Mason Authorizes Formation of State Constitution and Government.
Jan 26 all-day
 The 1835 Constitution on display at the Michigan Historical Center on Statehood Day in 2013. On January 26, 1835, Acting Territorial Governor Stevens T. Mason issued an enabling act authorizing the people of Michigan to … Continue reading "1835 : Acting Territorial Governor Stevens T. Mason Authorizes Formation of State Constitution and Government."
1837 : Michigan Becomes 26th State
1837 : Michigan Becomes 26th State
Jan 26 all-day
 Happy birthday, Michigan! On January 26, 1837, more than a year after Michigan adopted its first constitution and elected its first governor, President Andrew Jackson signed the bill making Michigan the nation’s 26th state. The … Continue reading "1837 : Michigan Becomes 26th State"
1875 : Kalamazoo Dentist George F. Green Patents First Electric Dental Drill
1875 : Kalamazoo Dentist George F. Green Patents First Electric Dental Drill
Jan 26 all-day
 American dentist, George F. Green, from Kalamazoo, Michigan invented the first electric dental drill and received a patent for it on January 26, 1875. Green’s drill had an electromagnetic motor and was designed to prevent … Continue reading "1875 : Kalamazoo Dentist George F. Green Patents First Electric Dental Drill"
1956 : Ford Motor Company Issues First Share of Common Stock
1956 : Ford Motor Company Issues First Share of Common Stock
Jan 26 all-day
On January 26, 1956, the first share of common stock in the Ford Motor Company was issued to Henry Ford II, who was then president of the auto maker. Source : Detroit Historical Society Facebook … Continue reading "1956 : Ford Motor Company Issues First Share of Common Stock"
1967 (Day 1) : Record Snow Storm in Lansing
1967 (Day 1) : Record Snow Storm in Lansing
Jan 26 all-day
On January 26, 1967 (Day 1) a record snow storm started on a Thursday and continued into the weekend, turning Lansing into a frozen, snow-covered ghost town. In all 15.4 inches of snow fell in … Continue reading "1967 (Day 1) : Record Snow Storm in Lansing"
1978 : Blizzard Closes MSU for 3rd Time
1978 : Blizzard Closes MSU for 3rd Time
Jan 26 all-day
After 24 inches of snow fell on January 25 & 26, the blizzard of ’78 forced MSU to suspend classes for two days. Students were not disappointed. According to the 1978 Red Cedar Log, the … Continue reading "1978 : Blizzard Closes MSU for 3rd Time"
1985 : Canada Trades Moose for Wild Turkeys
1985 : Canada Trades Moose for Wild Turkeys
Jan 26 all-day
The mating bellow of the bull moose will echo through the deep forests near here this fall if an unusual international animal swap is successful. Wildlife officials in Michigan have made arrangements to trade 150 … Continue reading "1985 : Canada Trades Moose for Wild Turkeys"
2001 : Escanaba in Da Moonlight Released
2001 : Escanaba in Da Moonlight Released
Jan 26 all-day
 Escanaba in da Moonlight is a 2001 movie starring Jeff Daniels. It is a comedy about hunting and hunting traditions and is set (and filmed) in the Escanaba, Michigan area. The film is known for … Continue reading "2001 : Escanaba in Da Moonlight Released"
2004 : Unveiling the New Michigan Quarter
2004 : Unveiling the New Michigan Quarter
Jan 26 all-day
 The snow and bitter cold could not dampen the excitement of the crowd that was filing into the Capitol on Monday, January 26, 2004. From the serious coin collectors to the casual history buffs, it … Continue reading "2004 : Unveiling the New Michigan Quarter"
2015 : Governor Snyder First Governor in 50 Years to Attend Michigan Civil Rights Commission Meeting
2015 : Governor Snyder First Governor in 50 Years to Attend Michigan Civil Rights Commission Meeting
Jan 26 all-day
Gov. Rick Snyder appeared today before the Michigan Civil Rights Commission in what state officials believe is the first such visit by a sitting governor in more than 50 years. But Snyder had nothing new … Continue reading "2015 : Governor Snyder First Governor in 50 Years to Attend Michigan Civil Rights Commission Meeting"
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1823 : Baptist Missionary Isaac McCoy Opens Carey Mission School Near Present-Day Niles, Michigan
1823 : Baptist Missionary Isaac McCoy Opens Carey Mission School Near Present-Day Niles, Michigan
Jan 27 all-day
 Isaac McCoy (June 13, 1784 – June 21, 1846) was a Baptist missionary among the Native Americans in present-day Indiana, Michigan and Missouri. He was an advocate of Indian removal from the eastern United States, … Continue reading "1823 : Baptist Missionary Isaac McCoy Opens Carey Mission School Near Present-Day Niles, Michigan"
1847 : Slave Catchers Thwarted in Marshall
1847 : Slave Catchers Thwarted in Marshall
Jan 27 all-day
 January 27-28, 1847 Slave catchers arrived in Marshall hoping to capture the Adam Crosswhite family who had escaped from slavery in Kentucky. Once they realized what was going on, the citizens of Marshall thwarted their … Continue reading "1847 : Slave Catchers Thwarted in Marshall"
1859 : Jesse Eugene Tenney Became Michigan’s State Librarian
1859 : Jesse Eugene Tenney Became Michigan’s State Librarian
Jan 27 all-day
 On January 27, 1859, Jesse Eugene Tenney became Michigan’s state librarian. A native of Vermont, the well-travelled Tenney, a lawyer by trade, came to Michigan in 1854. He served as Marshall schools’ superintendent prior to … Continue reading "1859 : Jesse Eugene Tenney Became Michigan’s State Librarian"
1883 : First Electric Lights Installed in Detroit Store
1883 : First Electric Lights Installed in Detroit Store
Jan 27 all-day
The first electric lights in Michigan were installed at Metcalf’s dry goods store in Detroit. This triggered demand for the new invention, as neighboring downtown businesses clamored for Thomas Edison’s new lights. Sources : Detroit … Continue reading "1883 : First Electric Lights Installed in Detroit Store"
1937 : GM President Says Striking Workers Are To Blame for Flint Sit-Down Strike
1937 : GM President Says Striking Workers Are To Blame for Flint Sit-Down Strike
Jan 27 all-day
With the Sit-Down Strike of 1936-37 four weeks old and workers refusing to leave General Motors’ Fisher Body plants, GM President Alfred P. Sloan took his case directly to employees 75 years ago today. In … Continue reading "1937 : GM President Says Striking Workers Are To Blame for Flint Sit-Down Strike"
1943 : Ypsilanti Resident Writes President Roosevelt Protesting Hiring Practices at Ford’s Willow Run Plant
1943 : Ypsilanti Resident Writes President Roosevelt Protesting Hiring Practices at Ford’s Willow Run Plant
Jan 27 all-day
 · A remarkable letter sent from John W. Richardson of 445 Hawkins to President Franklin Roosevelt during World War Two protesting the lack of democracy here in the “Arsenal of Democracy”. From the National Archives, … Continue reading "1943 : Ypsilanti Resident Writes President Roosevelt Protesting Hiring Practices at Ford’s Willow Run Plant"
1967 (Day 2) : Worst Snowfall in Lansing’s History?
1967 (Day 2) : Worst Snowfall in Lansing’s History?
Jan 27 all-day
 By noon on January 27, 1967, 24 inches of snow had accumulated on the ground in Lansing, and the U.S. Weather Bureau was predicting from two to four more inches before night. Lansing Mayor Murninghan … Continue reading "1967 (Day 2) : Worst Snowfall in Lansing’s History?"
2012 : Michigan’s Gray Wolf Removed From Federal Endangered Species List
2012 : Michigan’s Gray Wolf Removed From Federal Endangered Species List
Jan 27 all-day
 The Michigan Gray Wolf’s long journey back from near extinction is hailed as one of the greatest wildlife survivial stories in U.S. history — flourishing from just six animals in 1973 to nearly 700 today … Continue reading "2012 : Michigan’s Gray Wolf Removed From Federal Endangered Species List"
2012 : President Obama Visits University of Michigan
2012 : President Obama Visits University of Michigan
Jan 27 all-day
President Barack Obama this morning announced at the University of Michigan (U-M) a $1 billion Race to the Top (RTTT) for higher education. “How can we make sure that everyone gets the education they need … Continue reading "2012 : President Obama Visits University of Michigan"
2018 : Heikinpäivä Celebrated By Finns Everywhere, Including Hancock, Michigan
2018 : Heikinpäivä Celebrated By Finns Everywhere, Including Hancock, Michigan
Jan 27 all-day
The crazy Finns of the Hancock love Heikinpäivä so much that it lasts the whole month of January (and even longer in 2018). They even have a Facebook page so you can keep track of … Continue reading "2018 : Heikinpäivä Celebrated By Finns Everywhere, Including Hancock, Michigan"
2021 : First Remote State of the State Address Due to Covid Outbreak
2021 : First Remote State of the State Address Due to Covid Outbreak
Jan 27 all-day
This May Be First SOS Not Given In Front Of Legislature History will be made Wednesday night as Gov. Gretchen WHITMER delivers her third State of the State address to a television audience only — … Continue reading "2021 : First Remote State of the State Address Due to Covid Outbreak"
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