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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
 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
 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
 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
 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
 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"
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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
 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
 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
 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
 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
 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
 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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1881 : J. L. Hudson’s Haberdashery Opens in Detroit, Will Evolve Into Hudson’s Department Store
1881 : J. L. Hudson’s Haberdashery Opens in Detroit, Will Evolve Into Hudson’s Department Store
Apr 2 all-day
The forerunner of Hudson’s, which would become a storied Detroit retailer, opened April 2, 1881. J. L. Hudson’s haberdashery was at the old Detroit Opera House. It opened as a department store a decade later … Continue reading "1881 : J. L. Hudson’s Haberdashery Opens in Detroit, Will Evolve Into Hudson’s Department Store"
1884 : First Self-Propelled Automobile in Michigan
1884 : First Self-Propelled Automobile in Michigan
Apr 2 all-day
If you’re driving around and you come across this Michigan historical marker, you may think it’s honoring the old 1950’s sci-fi film, “The Thing”….but it’s far from it. “The Thing” was the first self-propelled vehicle in … Continue reading "1884 : First Self-Propelled Automobile in Michigan"
1912 : MacGregor Murder Trial Grips Ubly, Michigan
1912 : MacGregor Murder Trial Grips Ubly, Michigan
Apr 2 all-day
 Was Dr. Robert MacGregor of Ubly, Michigan a murderer? A poisoner? A serial killer? The residents in the small Michigan Thumb town of Ubly are still split on this decision, and have been ever since … Continue reading "1912 : MacGregor Murder Trial Grips Ubly, Michigan"
1951 : Life Features Ferry Morse Seed Company of Detroit
1951 : Life Features Ferry Morse Seed Company of Detroit
Apr 2 all-day
 Detroit was — once, and briefly — the world-capital of seed production, as the headquarters of the D.M. Ferry Seed Co., founded by Dexter Mason Ferry in 1856. Today, you can find Ferry-Morse seed packets on the seasonal shelves at … Continue reading "1951 : Life Features Ferry Morse Seed Company of Detroit"
1954 : Michigan State College Can Change Name to Michigan State University
1954 : Michigan State College Can Change Name to Michigan State University
Apr 2 all-day
On April 2, 1954, the Detroit Free Press reported that Michigan Attorney General Thomas Kavanagh ruled that there was no state constitutional provision prohibiting Michigan State College from changing its name to Michigan State University. … Continue reading "1954 : Michigan State College Can Change Name to Michigan State University"
1966 : Coho Salmon Released in Platte River
1966 : Coho Salmon Released in Platte River
Apr 2 all-day
 The first of 850,000 coho salmon, imported from the West Coast, were released in the Platte River in Benzie County, aimed at creating a new sport fishery in Lake Michigan. The Rest of the Story … Continue reading "1966 : Coho Salmon Released in Platte River"
1977 : First Michigan Anti-Smoking Law?
1977 : First Michigan Anti-Smoking Law?
Apr 2 all-day
On April 2, 1977, a new anti-smoking law banned smoking in grocery stores and required no-smoking areas in restaurants. Source : Historical Society of Michigan
1992 : World’s Largest Fungus Resides in Michigan
1992 : World’s Largest Fungus Resides in Michigan
Apr 2 all-day
 The Non-mycological world first became aware that one of Earth’s largest and oldest organisms was living in Michigan on this date in 1992. In the early 1990’s scientists discovered a giant fungus growing outside of … Continue reading "1992 : World’s Largest Fungus Resides in Michigan"
2014 : President Obama Visits Ann Arbor to Pitch Raising Minimum Wage
2014 : President Obama Visits Ann Arbor to Pitch Raising Minimum Wage
Apr 2 all-day
After eating lunch at Zimmerman’s in Ann Arbor, President Obama gave a speech at the University of Michigan urging people to get behind his proposal to raise the minimum wage to $10.10 a hour, from … Continue reading "2014 : President Obama Visits Ann Arbor to Pitch Raising Minimum Wage"
2020 : Marriage Ceremonies No Longer Restricted to Ministers
2020 : Marriage Ceremonies No Longer Restricted to Ministers
Apr 2 all-day
The state now allows secular people to perform and legalize marriages in Michigan as opposed to reserving the right for religious ministers. The Michigan Attorney General reversed its stance against the issue after a lawsuit … Continue reading "2020 : Marriage Ceremonies No Longer Restricted to Ministers"
2020: Michigan Ranks 3rd In Terms of COVID-19 Cases and Deaths
2020: Michigan Ranks 3rd In Terms of COVID-19 Cases and Deaths
Apr 2 all-day
Just over three weeks after Michigan’s first confirmed case of the novel coronavirus, the state has over 10,000 confirmed cases of the COVID-19 disease caused by the virus. The state reported 1,457 new confirmed COVID-19 cases and 80 more people have died from … Continue reading "2020: Michigan Ranks 3rd In Terms of COVID-19 Cases and Deaths"
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1782 : Alexander Macomb Born, Victor of Battle of Plattsburg
1782 : Alexander Macomb Born, Victor of Battle of Plattsburg
Apr 3 all-day
 Painting image shared by HistoricDetroit.org In 1818 Territorial Governor Lewis Cass proclaimed that the third Michigan county to receive a name would be called Macomb. At that time the young General was Commander of the … Continue reading "1782 : Alexander Macomb Born, Victor of Battle of Plattsburg"
1838 : Jackson State Prison Construction Begins
1838 : Jackson State Prison Construction Begins
Apr 3 all-day
 On April 3, 1838, construction began on Michigan’s first state prison in Jackson. At one time, it was the largest walled prison in the world and still remains one of the biggest. The legislature passed … Continue reading "1838 : Jackson State Prison Construction Begins"
1848 : Michigan, Michigan Renamed Lansing, Michigan
1848 : Michigan, Michigan Renamed Lansing, Michigan
Apr 3 all-day
After about a year of letters being addressed to Michigan, Michigan, the state capitol’s name was changed to Lansing. Sources : Michigan History, January/February 2013. Lansing, Michigan wikipedia entry For more information about Lansing, Michigan’s … Continue reading "1848 : Michigan, Michigan Renamed Lansing, Michigan"
1869 : Legislature Passes Free Statewide School Supported by Local Taxes and State Aid
1869 : Legislature Passes Free Statewide School Supported by Local Taxes and State Aid
Apr 3 all-day
On April 3, 1869, the Legislature established a free statewide school system supported by local taxes and state aid. Prior to the act, local governments had issued rate bills (tuition charges) to the parents of … Continue reading "1869 : Legislature Passes Free Statewide School Supported by Local Taxes and State Aid"
1903 : Israelite House of David Settles in Benton Harbor
1903 : Israelite House of David Settles in Benton Harbor
Apr 3 all-day
 On April 3, 1903, Benjamin Purnell, an itinerate preacher, along with his wife Mary, created the Israelite House of David, a religious colony, in Benton Harbor, Michigan, with land donated by devout followers. Within a … Continue reading "1903 : Israelite House of David Settles in Benton Harbor"
1933 : Michigan Approves 21st Amendment, Repealing Prohibition
1933 : Michigan Approves 21st Amendment, Repealing Prohibition
Apr 3 all-day
 On April 3, 1933, Michigan became the first state to vote for a repeal of federal Prohibition. During the 1920s, Michigan was a battleground for bootleggers who smuggled liquor into Michigan from Canada. With the … Continue reading "1933 : Michigan Approves 21st Amendment, Repealing Prohibition"
1940 : Isle Royale National Park Established
1940 : Isle Royale National Park Established
Apr 3 all-day
 It’s the 75th birthday of Isle Royale National Park. It was established on April 3, 1940, and is Michigan’s only National Park. For more information see Isle Royale National Park, National Geographic Traveler. Isle Royale … Continue reading "1940 : Isle Royale National Park Established"
1956 : Northwest Grand Rapids Area Battered by Deadly Tornado
1956 : Northwest Grand Rapids Area Battered by Deadly Tornado
Apr 3 all-day
A deadly F5 tornado that packed winds of up to 300 mph struck northwest Grand Rapids, cutting a path from Hudsonville to Comstock Park. More than 330 injuries were reported, in addition to 17 … Continue reading "1956 : Northwest Grand Rapids Area Battered by Deadly Tornado"
1975 : Snowstorm Shuts Down MSU for 2nd Time
1975 : Snowstorm Shuts Down MSU for 2nd Time
Apr 3 all-day
A freak snowstorm on April 3-4, 1975 dumped 15 inches of wet snow, making roads and sidewalks impassable. Saginaw reported 14 inches; Flint reported 17 inches. Many people weren’t prepared for that kind of … Continue reading "1975 : Snowstorm Shuts Down MSU for 2nd Time"
1996 : Oldsmobile Park Opens in Lansing
1996 : Oldsmobile Park Opens in Lansing
Apr 3 all-day
 Lansing’s minor league ballpark – Oldsmobile Park – made its debut on April 3, 1996, with a college game between Michigan State University and the University of Michigan. Two days later, with the temperature around … Continue reading "1996 : Oldsmobile Park Opens in Lansing"
2000 : Matteen Cleaves Leads MSU to Second National Basketball Title
2000 : Matteen Cleaves Leads MSU to Second National Basketball Title
Apr 3 all-day
 Michigan State senior Mateen Cleaves limped his way to the Most Outstanding Player (MOP) of the 2000 NCAA Tournament. Cleaves sprained his ankle with 16:18 to play in the 2nd half, and this was after … Continue reading "2000 : Matteen Cleaves Leads MSU to Second National Basketball Title"
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1825 : John R. Williams Becomes Detroit’s First Mayor
1825 : John R. Williams Becomes Detroit’s First Mayor
Apr 4 all-day
 J ohn R. Williams became Detroit’s first mayor on April 4, 1825. The Detroit native and slave owner won with 102 votes, compared with the 11 votes cast for all his opponents together. Williams, a … Continue reading "1825 : John R. Williams Becomes Detroit’s First Mayor"
1846 : Madeleine LaFramboise Dies on Mackinac Island
1846 : Madeleine LaFramboise Dies on Mackinac Island
Apr 4 all-day
 Daughter of a French-Canadian Fur trader and an Ottawa mother, Madeleine was only 3 months old when her father died in 1780. She was raised in an Ottawa village on the Grand River among her … Continue reading "1846 : Madeleine LaFramboise Dies on Mackinac Island"
1849 : Old Sam, Famous Michigan Civil War Horse, Born
1849 : Old Sam, Famous Michigan Civil War Horse, Born
Apr 4 all-day
Old Sam was born April 4th, 1849 at the Abraham C. Fisk Breeding Stables in Coldwater Michigan. Before the Civil War, Old Sam was used to pull a street car back and forth from the … Continue reading "1849 : Old Sam, Famous Michigan Civil War Horse, Born"
1871 : First Michigan Woman Votes in General Election
1871 : First Michigan Woman Votes in General Election
Apr 4 all-day
Nannette Gardner became the first Michigan woman to vote in a general election when she cast her ballot on April 4, 1871, in Detroit. The wealthy widow convinced city election officials that she should be … Continue reading "1871 : First Michigan Woman Votes in General Election"
1910 : Ingham County, Along with 35 other Michigan Counties, Vote for Prohibition
1910 : Ingham County, Along with 35 other Michigan Counties, Vote for Prohibition
Apr 4 all-day
 On April 4, 1910, Michigan held a major election. Ingham was one of thirty-six Michigan counties to include a local prohibition option on the ballot. It passed. Ingham then became a “dry county,” where alcoholic … Continue reading "1910 : Ingham County, Along with 35 other Michigan Counties, Vote for Prohibition"
1943 : Detroit Pilot Sinks Japanese Combat Ship
1943 : Detroit Pilot Sinks Japanese Combat Ship
Apr 4 all-day
On April 4, 1943, the Detroit Free Press ran a feature titled “Michigan Fliers Write Saga of Heroism in Sky” that detailed the actions of Lt. Charles J. Stevens, of Detroit, who two days after … Continue reading "1943 : Detroit Pilot Sinks Japanese Combat Ship"
1971 : Gordie Howe Plays Last Game for Red Wings
1971 : Gordie Howe Plays Last Game for Red Wings
Apr 4 all-day
 On April 4, 1971, one of professional hockey’s most prolific scorers, Gordie Howe, played his last game for the Detroit Red Wings. Howe was born in Floral, Saskatchewan, in 1928. He joined the Red Wings … Continue reading "1971 : Gordie Howe Plays Last Game for Red Wings"
1979 : A Flight to Remember
1979 : A Flight to Remember
Apr 4 all-day
On April 4, 1979, a TWA Boeing 727 flying from New York City to the Twin Cities, carrying 80 passengers at 39,000 feet over Flint, suddenly swerved to the right, completed a 360-degree barrel … Continue reading "1979 : A Flight to Remember"
2013 : Detroit Lion Jason Hanson Retires After 21 Seasons
2013 : Detroit Lion Jason Hanson Retires After 21 Seasons
Apr 4 all-day
Jason Hanson played more games for the Detroit Lions than any player has ever played for any single NFL team, and the Lions announced today, after Hanson announced his retirement, that Hanson will remain an … Continue reading "2013 : Detroit Lion Jason Hanson Retires After 21 Seasons"
2014 : Bo Schembechler Statue Unveiled on Michigan Campus
2014 : Bo Schembechler Statue Unveiled on Michigan Campus
Apr 4 all-day
 Those who best knew Bo Schembechler know he would probably have grumbled about the life-size statue of him unveiled Friday night just outside the doors of newly renovated Schembechler Hall. The statue of Michigan’s legendary … Continue reading "2014 : Bo Schembechler Statue Unveiled on Michigan Campus"
2014 : Wayne’s State’s 12th President Inaugerated
2014 : Wayne’s State’s 12th President Inaugerated
Apr 4 all-day
 Photo by Chris Ehrmann/Crain’s Detroit Business Wayne State University President M. Roy Wilson chats during a Detroit Homecoming 2016 reception on Wednesday, the first day of the third annual event, which kicked off at the … Continue reading "2014 : Wayne’s State’s 12th President Inaugerated"
2014: Freddie Ford, the First C-3PO?
2014: Freddie Ford, the First C-3PO?
Apr 4 all-day
 At nine feet tall, more than 800 pounds and unable to move, this dude wasn’t quite as nimble as C-3PO, nor as small. But for several years throughout the late 1960s and early ’70s, … Continue reading "2014: Freddie Ford, the First C-3PO?"
2016: MSU’s Tom Izzo voted into Basketball Hall of Fame
2016: MSU’s Tom Izzo voted into Basketball Hall of Fame
Apr 4 all-day
 Michigan State coach Tom Izzo is officially a Hall of Famer. Izzo was announced today as part of the 2016 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame class, and he will be enshrined Sept. 9 at … Continue reading "2016: MSU’s Tom Izzo voted into Basketball Hall of Fame"
2019 : Detroit Tigers Opening Day (Date Varies)
2019 : Detroit Tigers Opening Day (Date Varies)
Apr 4 all-day
The street musicians, dancers, scalpers, beer tents and tailgaters surrounded Comerica Park once again on opening day in 2019. The Detroit Tigers and fans were happy since they beat the Kansas City Royals 5-4. … Continue reading "2019 : Detroit Tigers Opening Day (Date Varies)"
2020 : Coping With Coronavirus Outbreak
2020 : Coping With Coronavirus Outbreak
Apr 4 all-day
 Dan Stuglik and Amy Simonson are photographed Tuesday, March 31, 2020 in Pokagon, Mich. The two will be joined by more than 100 cardboard cutouts of family and friends when they are married this Saturday … Continue reading "2020 : Coping With Coronavirus Outbreak"
2021 : Detroit Tiger Akil Baddoo Hits Homer on First Pitch
2021 : Detroit Tiger Akil Baddoo Hits Homer on First Pitch
Apr 4 all-day
On April 4, 2021, Tigers outfielder Akil Baddoo hit his first pitch in an MLB game out of the park for a homer. Although the number of fans in the stadium were limited because of … Continue reading "2021 : Detroit Tiger Akil Baddoo Hits Homer on First Pitch"
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1778 : Daniel Boone is brought to Detroit As a Prisoner
1778 : Daniel Boone is brought to Detroit As a Prisoner
Apr 5 all-day
 This 1820 painting by Chester Harding is the only portrait of Daniel Boone made during his lifetime. On April 5, 1778, Daniel Boone arrived at Detroit as a prisoner. During the American Revolution, Boone’s settlement … Continue reading "1778 : Daniel Boone is brought to Detroit As a Prisoner"
1845: Immigrants Depart Germany On Their Way To Found Frankenmuth
1845: Immigrants Depart Germany On Their Way To Found Frankenmuth
Apr 5 all-day
The emigrants departed from Nuernberg on April 5, 1845 and traveled by foot, wagons, and trains to Bremerhafen, where they bought the provisions for their voyage. On April 20 they boarded the CAROLINE, where four … Continue reading "1845: Immigrants Depart Germany On Their Way To Found Frankenmuth"
1882 : Battle of Manton
1882 : Battle of Manton
Apr 5 all-day
April 4-6, 1882. Cadillac’s decade-long struggle for the county seat came to a head on April 4, 1882, when ballots were cast throughout the county to determine whether the coveted prize should be moved from … Continue reading "1882 : Battle of Manton"
1920 : Detroit Voters Endorse Municipally-Owned Street Railway System
1920 : Detroit Voters Endorse Municipally-Owned Street Railway System
Apr 5 all-day
On April 5, 1920, Detroit voters approved Mayor James Couzens’ $15 million bond issue proposal to build and operate a (separate from the existing Detroit United Railway) municipally-owned street railway system. Source : Detroit Historical … Continue reading "1920 : Detroit Voters Endorse Municipally-Owned Street Railway System"
1947 : Flint Experiences Second Worst Natural Disaster
1947 : Flint Experiences Second Worst Natural Disaster
Apr 5 all-day
The flood of 1947 ranks No. 2 for the worst natural disasters in Flint history, topped only by the deadly Beecher tornado in 1953. Today, Riverbank Park looks the way it does because of the … Continue reading "1947 : Flint Experiences Second Worst Natural Disaster"
1993: Michigan Loses to North Carolina in NCAA Basketball Final
1993: Michigan Loses to North Carolina in NCAA Basketball Final
Apr 5 all-day
 The Fab Five reached the NCAA championship game as freshmen on April 6, 1992 and again as sophomores on April 5, 1993. They lost to Duke 71–51 in the 1992 title game and lost … Continue reading "1993: Michigan Loses to North Carolina in NCAA Basketball Final"
2018: Hazel Park Raceway Closes After 69 Years
2018: Hazel Park Raceway Closes After 69 Years
Apr 5 all-day
The long, twilight struggle for thoroughbred racing in Michigan finally may have ended. Like a lot of owners and breeders and others when they heard Thursday that the 69-year-old Hazel Park Raceway closed, Lisa Campbell … Continue reading "2018: Hazel Park Raceway Closes After 69 Years"
2023 : Governor Whitmer Repeals 1931 Abortion Ban
2023 : Governor Whitmer Repeals 1931 Abortion Ban
Apr 5 all-day
 Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed bipartisan legislation repealing the state’s 1931 law banning abortion without exceptions for rape or incest and criminalizing nurses and doctors for doing their jobs. Last year, Michiganders turned out in … Continue reading "2023 : Governor Whitmer Repeals 1931 Abortion Ban"
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1862 : First Michigan Light Artillery, Battery B, Sees Action at Shiloh, Tennessee
1862 : First Michigan Light Artillery, Battery B, Sees Action at Shiloh, Tennessee
Apr 6 all-day
 April 6-7, 2012 marks the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Shiloh, fought in southwestern Tennessee. Participants included the men of Battery B, First Michigan Light Artillery. Larry R. Houghton told their story in Michigan … Continue reading "1862 : First Michigan Light Artillery, Battery B, Sees Action at Shiloh, Tennessee"
1862 : Private George Sidman Receives Congressional Medal of Honor, Michigan’s Youngest Recipient
1862 : Private George Sidman Receives Congressional Medal of Honor, Michigan’s Youngest Recipient
Apr 6 all-day
Private George Sidman, a drummer boy from Owosso, received the Congressional Medal of Honor for heroism displayed on a Civil War battlefield in June 1862. He was the youngest man in the state to receive … Continue reading "1862 : Private George Sidman Receives Congressional Medal of Honor, Michigan’s Youngest Recipient"
1917 : War Fever Reflected in Detroit Free Press
1917 : War Fever Reflected in Detroit Free Press
Apr 6 all-day
On the day the U.S. declared war on Germany during World War I, the Detroit Free Press carried the following headline: ASK SCHOOL AID FOR WAR CROPS: M. A. C. Head and State Market Director … Continue reading "1917 : War Fever Reflected in Detroit Free Press"
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