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1855 : Lansing Republican, Precursor to the Lansing State Journal, First Published
1855 : Lansing Republican, Precursor to the Lansing State Journal, First Published
Apr 28 all-day
The Lansing Republican, the earliest precursor to the Lansing State Journal, published its first edition on April 28, 1855. The weekly newspaper was started by Henry Barns, a strong abolitionist and a founding member of … Continue reading "1855 : Lansing Republican, Precursor to the Lansing State Journal, First Published"
1887 : Rep. Milo Dakin of Saginaw Was the First Legislator Expelled in Michigan
1887 : Rep. Milo Dakin of Saginaw Was the First Legislator Expelled in Michigan
Apr 28 all-day
I owe former Rep. Monte Geralds an apology. Mr. Geralds was expelled from the House in 1978 after being convicted of embezzling from a law client. As I have previously written, he undertook his expulsion … Continue reading "1887 : Rep. Milo Dakin of Saginaw Was the First Legislator Expelled in Michigan"
1890: William Lambert Dies, Detroit Abolitionist and Civil Rights Warrior
1890: William Lambert Dies, Detroit Abolitionist and Civil Rights Warrior
Apr 28 all-day
 Abolitionist and civil rights activist William Lambert was born in Trenton, New Jersey in 1817, the son of a manumitted father and a freeborn mother. As a young man Lambert was educated by abolitionist Quakers. … Continue reading "1890: William Lambert Dies, Detroit Abolitionist and Civil Rights Warrior"
1896: Detroit Tigers Play First Offical Game
1896: Detroit Tigers Play First Offical Game
Apr 28 all-day
On April 28, 1896, the Detroit Tigers baseball franchise in the Western League (pre-cursor of the American League) played its first official game at the corner of Michigan and Trumbull, then known as Bennett Park … Continue reading "1896: Detroit Tigers Play First Offical Game"
1897 : Apple Blossom Designated Michigan’s Official State Flower
1897 : Apple Blossom Designated Michigan’s Official State Flower
Apr 28 all-day
 William Harris of Norwood introduced the legislation proposing that the apple blossom be adopted as the official state flower of Michigan on February 9, 1897. Joint Resolution No. 10 noted that apple trees add to … Continue reading "1897 : Apple Blossom Designated Michigan’s Official State Flower"
1910 : Flint Police Order First “Paddy Wagon”
1910 : Flint Police Order First “Paddy Wagon”
Apr 28 all-day
 On April 28, 1910, the Flint Police Department ordered the first “paddy wagon”, a truck with a cage to hold prisoners, from the Buick Motor Company. Source : Historical Society of Michigan Police Paddy … Continue reading "1910 : Flint Police Order First “Paddy Wagon”"
1959 : B-47 Nuclear Bomber Flies Under Mackinac Bridge
1959 : B-47 Nuclear Bomber Flies Under Mackinac Bridge
Apr 28 all-day
 On April 28th, 1959, Air Force Captain John S. Lappo, a native of Muskegon, Michigan, flew his B-47 nuclear bomber under the Mackinac bridge connecting southern Michigan to the so-called “Upper Peninsula”. The Mackinac Bridge … Continue reading "1959 : B-47 Nuclear Bomber Flies Under Mackinac Bridge"
2009 : Sojourner Truth Statue Unveiled In U.S. Capitol
2009 : Sojourner Truth Statue Unveiled In U.S. Capitol
Apr 28 all-day
First lady Michelle Obama on Tuesday reflected on her own family’s rise from slavery to the White House as she helped to unveil a statue of abolitionist Sojourner Truth — the first black woman to … Continue reading "2009 : Sojourner Truth Statue Unveiled In U.S. Capitol"
2013 : Cobo Center Hosts Hump the Grinder’s Hair Wars 2013
2013 : Cobo Center Hosts Hump the Grinder’s Hair Wars 2013
Apr 28 all-day
Hair Wars started in the Detroit nightclubs in 1985 as an informal stage show for local hair stylists to show off their hair creations. Disc jockey David Humphries, a.k.a. “Hump The Grinder,” came up with … Continue reading "2013 : Cobo Center Hosts Hump the Grinder’s Hair Wars 2013"
2019 : Federal Judge, Civil Rights Icon Damon Keith Dies
2019 : Federal Judge, Civil Rights Icon Damon Keith Dies
Apr 28 all-day
Damon Keith, a grandson of slaves who rose from humble beginnings in Detroit to become an internationally-revered champion for justice and a much-loved father-figure who launched countless legal careers, died Sunday morning at his home … Continue reading "2019 : Federal Judge, Civil Rights Icon Damon Keith Dies"
2019 : Pat Sajak, Wheel of Fortune Host, Named Hillsdale College Chairman of the Board
2019 : Pat Sajak, Wheel of Fortune Host, Named Hillsdale College Chairman of the Board
Apr 28 all-day
 Longtime “Wheel of Fortune” host Pat Sajak is spinning his way up the ladder at Hillsdale College, and has landed in the chairman’s seat. The small liberal arts college about 60 miles southeast of Battle … Continue reading "2019 : Pat Sajak, Wheel of Fortune Host, Named Hillsdale College Chairman of the Board"
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1835 : Border War With Ohio Flares
1835 : Border War With Ohio Flares
Apr 29 all-day
On April 29, 1835, the Detroit Free Press carried an article (top of column three) describing Michigan militia efforts to confront Ohio surveyers as the battle for the southern portion of Michigan heats up. “Col. … Continue reading "1835 : Border War With Ohio Flares"
1892 : Successful Submarine Trial on River Rouge
1892 : Successful Submarine Trial on River Rouge
Apr 29 all-day
George Collin Baker of Chicago came to Detroit in January of 1892 with a detailed agenda. He checked into the Cadillac Hotel and set to work perfecting his plans to try out his wooden submarine … Continue reading "1892 : Successful Submarine Trial on River Rouge"
1898 : John Philip Sousa Band Plays Stars and Stripes Forever in Detroit
1898 : John Philip Sousa Band Plays Stars and Stripes Forever in Detroit
Apr 29 all-day
 On this day, the John Phillip Sousa Band played his new march, Stars and Stripes Forever at the corner of Larner and Brush streets in Detroit. Source : Historical Society of Michigan Also see John … Continue reading "1898 : John Philip Sousa Band Plays Stars and Stripes Forever in Detroit"
1950: Debbie Stabenow Born, First Female U.S. Senator From Michigan
1950: Debbie Stabenow Born, First Female U.S. Senator From Michigan
Apr 29 all-day
Deborah Ann Stabenow ; née Greer, born April 29, 1950) is an American politician serving as the senior United States senator from Michigan, a seat she has held since 2001. A member of the Democratic … Continue reading "1950: Debbie Stabenow Born, First Female U.S. Senator From Michigan"
2004 : Last Oldsmobile Alero Rolls Off Line in Lansing
2004 : Last Oldsmobile Alero Rolls Off Line in Lansing
Apr 29 all-day
On April 29, 2004 the final Oldsmobile drove off the line at General Motors’ Lansing Car Assembly plant. That dark cherry Alero sedan represented the send-off to a nameplate founded in the city more than … Continue reading "2004 : Last Oldsmobile Alero Rolls Off Line in Lansing"
2011 : Michigan Adopts New State Flag
2011 : Michigan Adopts New State Flag
Apr 29 all-day
The Flag of the State of Michigan depicts the state’s coat-of-arms on a dark blue field, as set forth by Michigan state law. The state coat of arms depicts a light blue shield, upon which … Continue reading "2011 : Michigan Adopts New State Flag"
2018: President Trump Visits Michigan, Endorses Funding for Soo Locks
2018: President Trump Visits Michigan, Endorses Funding for Soo Locks
Apr 29 all-day
Since Macomb County helped deliver the presidency to Donald Trump, he decided to return the favor Saturday night. He came to Washington Township to tout his record since being inaugurated in 2017 and urge a huge … Continue reading "2018: President Trump Visits Michigan, Endorses Funding for Soo Locks"
2020 : Governor’s Stay at Home Executive Order Declared Legal
2020 : Governor’s Stay at Home Executive Order Declared Legal
Apr 29 all-day
A Michigan judge found that while Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s stay-at-home order does “temporary harm” to the constitutional rights of Michigan residents, the harm doesn’t outweigh the public health risk posed by the coronavirus outbreak.\ Steve … Continue reading "2020 : Governor’s Stay at Home Executive Order Declared Legal"
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1824 : Congress Appropriates $10,000 To Survey Road Between Detroit and Chicago
1824 : Congress Appropriates $10,000 To Survey Road Between Detroit and Chicago
Apr 30 all-day
Congress appropriated $10,000 to survey a road between Detroit and Chicago. The Territorial Road or Great Sauk Trail is now US12. Source : Historical Society of Michigan
1871 : Fielding Yost Born, Future University of Michigan Football Coach
1871 : Fielding Yost Born, Future University of Michigan Football Coach
Apr 30 all-day
 Yost in 1902 Fielding Harris Yost (April 30, 1871 – August 20, 1946) was an American football player, coach and college athletics administrator. He served as the head football coach at: Ohio Wesleyan University, the … Continue reading "1871 : Fielding Yost Born, Future University of Michigan Football Coach"
1921 : Annie Edson Taylor Dies
1921 : Annie Edson Taylor Dies
Apr 30 all-day
 Annie Edson Taylor, a Niagara Falls daredevil, died on this day. On October 24, 1901, Annie Edson Taylor, a teacher of dance and physical culture in Bay City, Michigan, became the first person and the … Continue reading "1921 : Annie Edson Taylor Dies"
1925 : Governor Alexander Groesbeck Requires 5-Day Waiting Period for Weddings
1925 : Governor Alexander Groesbeck Requires 5-Day Waiting Period for Weddings
Apr 30 all-day
To the chagrin of St. Joseph, Michigan, Governor Alexander Groesbeck announced on April 30, 1925 he was putting an end to instant marriages in Michigan, requiring a five day waiting period after a license was … Continue reading "1925 : Governor Alexander Groesbeck Requires 5-Day Waiting Period for Weddings"
1935 : Depression Era Walkathon Concludes in Jackson
1935 : Depression Era Walkathon Concludes in Jackson
Apr 30 all-day
How long will someone walk for $1,000 in cash? During the Depression, it was 88 days, four hours, 20 minutes and 30 seconds. It began on January 31; it concluded on April 30, 1935, more … Continue reading "1935 : Depression Era Walkathon Concludes in Jackson"
1954 : Detroit Metropolitan Airport’s First Passenger Flight Takes Off
1954 : Detroit Metropolitan Airport’s First Passenger Flight Takes Off
Apr 30 all-day
On April 30, 1954, following several ceremonial speeches, a London-bound DC6B “Great Lakes Clipper” sped down a lone runway past a skinny control tower and climbed into sunny skies as the first passenger flight to … Continue reading "1954 : Detroit Metropolitan Airport’s First Passenger Flight Takes Off"
1967 : Detroit’s Belle Isle Love-In
1967 : Detroit’s Belle Isle Love-In
Apr 30 all-day
 Movie Clip John Sinclair, Joe Mulkey and Billy Reid of the Detroit Artists Workshop after obtaining the license to hold the Love-In from the City of Detroit at Police Headquarters at 1300 Beaubien in the … Continue reading "1967 : Detroit’s Belle Isle Love-In"
1980 : State of Michigan Bails Out Chrysler
1980 : State of Michigan Bails Out Chrysler
Apr 30 all-day
The state loaned the nearly bankrupt Chrysler Corporation $150,000,000 in an attempt to save the jobs of thousands of Chrysler workers. With union cooperation and new designs including the K-car and the minivan, Chrysler returned … Continue reading "1980 : State of Michigan Bails Out Chrysler"
1992 : Arthur Ashe receives honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree from Kalamazoo College
1992 : Arthur Ashe receives honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree from Kalamazoo College
Apr 30 all-day
 Only weeks after the news broke that tennis star Arthur Ashe had contracted the HIV virus as a result of blood transfusions in the early 1980s, he came to Kalamazoo to receive an honorary Doctor … Continue reading "1992 : Arthur Ashe receives honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree from Kalamazoo College"
2013 : Spartan Men’s Tennis Team Invited to NCAA Tournament For First Time
2013 : Spartan Men’s Tennis Team Invited to NCAA Tournament For First Time
Apr 30 all-day
The Spartans received an at-large bid to the NCAA tournament Tuesday evening and will face Tulsa in the first round on Friday, May 10 in Waco, Texas. It marks MSU’s first appearance in the 64-team … Continue reading "2013 : Spartan Men’s Tennis Team Invited to NCAA Tournament For First Time"
2020: Gun-Toting Protestors Rush Michigan Capitol
2020: Gun-Toting Protestors Rush Michigan Capitol
Apr 30 all-day
 A militia group stands in front of the governor’s office after armed protesters occupied the State Capitol building during a vote to approve the extension of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s stay-at-home order in Lansing, Mich., in … Continue reading "2020: Gun-Toting Protestors Rush Michigan Capitol"
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1861 : First Michigan Musters on Campus Martius
1861 : First Michigan Musters on Campus Martius
May 1 all-day
 The 1st Michigan Regiment mustered at Campus Martius in Detroit on this date in 1861, called by Abraham Lincoln to protect the nation’s capital. After the regiment received its flags, made by the women of … Continue reading "1861 : First Michigan Musters on Campus Martius"
1915 : Detroit Mandates Pasteurization of Milk
1915 : Detroit Mandates Pasteurization of Milk
May 1 all-day
On May 1, 1915, the City of Detroit mandated that all milk be pasteurized. Probably as a direct result, along with improved milk facilities and supply, the health department announced in 1921 that baby death … Continue reading "1915 : Detroit Mandates Pasteurization of Milk"
1918 : Michigan Voters Adopt Prohibition Before the Country as a Whole!
1918 : Michigan Voters Adopt Prohibition Before the Country as a Whole!
May 1 all-day
Michigan voters approved a prohibition amendment to the State’s constitution before national prohibition became effective. However, home production of alcohol and speakeasies quickly became popular. At downtown Detroit’s Richter’s Café on State Street, a single … Continue reading "1918 : Michigan Voters Adopt Prohibition Before the Country as a Whole!"
1919 : World War I Airman Francis I. Lankey Dies
1919 : World War I Airman Francis I. Lankey Dies
May 1 all-day
 Part of World War I airman Francis I. Lankey’s legacy was the creation of the fight song for Michigan State University. Lankey was born in Bay City in 1896, the only child of Bertha and … Continue reading "1919 : World War I Airman Francis I. Lankey Dies"
1926 : Henry Ford Announce Five Day Work Week
1926 : Henry Ford Announce Five Day Work Week
May 1 all-day
On May 1, 1926, Ford Motor Company becomes one of the first companies in America to adopt a five-day, 40-hour week for workers in its automotive factories. The policy would be extended to Ford’s office … Continue reading "1926 : Henry Ford Announce Five Day Work Week"
1948: 1st Negro Social Fraternity at MSC Recognized
1948: 1st Negro Social Fraternity at MSC Recognized
May 1 all-day
 President John A. Hannah presented a charter to the 1st Negro social fraternity at Michigan State College, Alpha Phi Alpha. Herbert Burnett of Detroit was President of the fraternity. Source: Detroit Free Press, April 30, … Continue reading "1948: 1st Negro Social Fraternity at MSC Recognized"
1975 : Beer Salesmen Prohibited From Buying A Round of Drinks for Everyone at Bar
1975 : Beer Salesmen Prohibited From Buying A Round of Drinks for Everyone at Bar
May 1 all-day
 On May 1, 1975, a new state law prohibited beer salesmen from buying rounds for the house at bars and, instead, allowed them to buy a single beer of the salesman’s company’s brand for one … Continue reading "1975 : Beer Salesmen Prohibited From Buying A Round of Drinks for Everyone at Bar"
1981 : General Motors Poletown Project
1981 : General Motors Poletown Project
May 1 all-day
On May 1, 1981, General Motors held groundbreaking ceremonies for a controversial $600 million, 465.5-acre plant in Hamtramck’s Poletown, one of Detroit’s oldest neighborhoods. Approximately $200 million in federal funds were used to acquire the … Continue reading "1981 : General Motors Poletown Project"
1997 : Mohammed Ali Visits Michigan Legislature to Fight Against Child Abuse
1997 : Mohammed Ali Visits Michigan Legislature to Fight Against Child Abuse
May 1 all-day
The following story appeared in the May 1, 1997, edition of Gongwer News Service/Michigan Report: Accolades were heaped on former heavyweight boxing champion Muhammad Ali Thursday, who appeared before the Legislature to praise the efforts … Continue reading "1997 : Mohammed Ali Visits Michigan Legislature to Fight Against Child Abuse"
2010 : Michigan Bans Smoking in Public Areas, Including Restaurants
2010 : Michigan Bans Smoking in Public Areas, Including Restaurants
May 1 all-day
As of May 1, 2010, smoking is generally prohibited in Michigan public places, places of employment and food service establishments. Exceptions have been made for cigar bars and tobacco specialty stores and for gambling areas … Continue reading "2010 : Michigan Bans Smoking in Public Areas, Including Restaurants"
2010 : President Obama Delivers Commencement Address at University of Michigan
2010 : President Obama Delivers Commencement Address at University of Michigan
May 1 all-day
 President Barack Obama exits the stage with University of Michigan president Mary Sue Coleman after delivering the commencement address to University of Michigan graduates at Michigan Stadium, in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, May 1, 2010
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1844 : Elijah McCoy Born, the Real McCoy
1844 : Elijah McCoy Born, the Real McCoy
May 2 all-day
 Elijah McCoy was born on May 2, 1844 in Canadato fugitive slaves who moved to Ypsilanti when Elijah was three. He studied, apprenticed, and became a mechanical engineer in Scotland, but when he returned to … Continue reading "1844 : Elijah McCoy Born, the Real McCoy"
1907 : Two Detroit Girls Sentenced to the Industrial Home for Girls For Frequenting Dance Halls
1907 : Two Detroit Girls Sentenced to the Industrial Home for Girls For Frequenting Dance Halls
May 2 all-day
On May 2, 1907, Detroit Recorders Court Judge James Thelan made news when he told the mothers of two 16-year-old girls that if they could not “keep your children from going to places where they … Continue reading "1907 : Two Detroit Girls Sentenced to the Industrial Home for Girls For Frequenting Dance Halls"
1933 : Camp Raco, Michigan’s First Civilian Conservation Corps Facility
1933 : Camp Raco, Michigan’s First Civilian Conservation Corps Facility
May 2 all-day
 On this day, two hundred young men from Detroit arrive at an isolated spot in Chippewa County near Sault Ste. Marie and set up Camp Raco — Michigan’s first Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) facility. Within … Continue reading "1933 : Camp Raco, Michigan’s First Civilian Conservation Corps Facility"
1939 : Lou Gehrig Removes Himself From Lineup Against Tigers, Breaking Streak of 2130 Games
1939 : Lou Gehrig Removes Himself From Lineup Against Tigers, Breaking Streak of 2130 Games
May 2 all-day
 On May 2, 1939, Lou Gehrig of the New York Yankees, the “iron man” of baseball, removed himself from the lineup prior to the first pitch at Briggs Stadium (later Tiger Stadium) after 2,130 consecutive … Continue reading "1939 : Lou Gehrig Removes Himself From Lineup Against Tigers, Breaking Streak of 2130 Games"
1964: President Johnson Announces Great Society Program at University of Michigan
1964: President Johnson Announces Great Society Program at University of Michigan
May 2 all-day
On May 2, 1964, plans for a “Great Society” are announced. President Lyndon B. Johnson, speaking at spring commencement at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, announced his plans for building a “Great Society,” … Continue reading "1964: President Johnson Announces Great Society Program at University of Michigan"
1985 : Leonard V. Falcone Dies, Long-Time Band Director at Michigan State for 40 Years
1985 : Leonard V. Falcone Dies, Long-Time Band Director at Michigan State for 40 Years
May 2 all-day
 Planning a band formation at Michigan State College. Image from the Michigan State University Archives an Historical Collection. Leonard V. Falcone (5 April 1899 – May 2, 1985) was best known for being Professor of … Continue reading "1985 : Leonard V. Falcone Dies, Long-Time Band Director at Michigan State for 40 Years"
2005 : Pontiac Grand Am Ceases Production
2005 : Pontiac Grand Am Ceases Production
May 2 all-day
On May 2, 2005, the Pontiac Grand Am ceased production at the 100-year-old Lansing Car Assembly plant. Courtesy of WAKV (Plainwell, MI), The Memory Station Pontiac Grand Am Timeline (1973-2005) courtesy of YouTube.
2015 : Earthquake Rattles Southern Michigan
2015 : Earthquake Rattles Southern Michigan
May 2 all-day
 A magnitude 4.2 earthquake shook Michigan on Saturday afternoon and residents in Metro Detroit reported feeling the earth move. The earthquake was centered 8km south of Galesburg, outside of Kalamazoo and was recorded shortly after … Continue reading "2015 : Earthquake Rattles Southern Michigan"
2018: Dearborn Cub Scout Troop Admits All Girl Pack
2018: Dearborn Cub Scout Troop Admits All Girl Pack
May 2 all-day
A Cub Scout troop in Dearborn is celebrating its first female members just as the Boy Scouts of America announced it is dropping the word “boys” from its title. Cub Scout Pack No. 112 inducted nine … Continue reading "2018: Dearborn Cub Scout Troop Admits All Girl Pack"
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1881 : Leonidas G. Woolley Patents First Electric Locomotive Headlight
1881 : Leonidas G. Woolley Patents First Electric Locomotive Headlight
May 3 all-day
On May 3, 1881, Leonidas G. Woolley, of Mendon, patented the nation’s first electric locomotive headlight. Woolley suspended his polygonal lamp frame in position with opposing strings which neutralized jarring. Source: Mich-Again’s Day.
1921 : Sugar Ray Robinson Born
1921 : Sugar Ray Robinson Born
May 3 all-day
Champion boxer Sugar Ray Robinson was born in Detroit, Michigan. One of the greatest pugilists in history, Sugar Ray Robinson (born Walker Smith Jr.) was born in Detroit. When he was a teenager his parents … Continue reading "1921 : Sugar Ray Robinson Born"
1948 : U.S. Supreme Court Rules Housing Racial Covenants Unconstitutional
1948 : U.S. Supreme Court Rules Housing Racial Covenants Unconstitutional
May 3 all-day
On May 3, 1948, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled unanimously in a case brought by a Detroit couple that racial covenants in housing were unconstitutional. Racial covenants had been used for years to bar … Continue reading "1948 : U.S. Supreme Court Rules Housing Racial Covenants Unconstitutional"
1954 : Vincent Markowski, a.k.a. Tom Tyler, Dies in Hamtramck
1954 : Vincent Markowski, a.k.a. Tom Tyler, Dies in Hamtramck
May 3 all-day
If life were like a Saturday-matinee serial, the further adventures of Vincent Markowski would have had a more upbeat, action-packed ending. However, this was Hamtramck, not Hollywood, and Markowski — better known to the world … Continue reading "1954 : Vincent Markowski, a.k.a. Tom Tyler, Dies in Hamtramck"
2011 : Statuary Hall Welcomes Gerald Ford
2011 : Statuary Hall Welcomes Gerald Ford
May 3 all-day
A bronze statue of former President Gerald Ford was unveiled at a ceremony in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda in Washington, D.C. on May 3, 2011. The National Statuary Hall Collection consists of 100 likenesses, representing … Continue reading "2011 : Statuary Hall Welcomes Gerald Ford"
2014: Harness Racing Comes to an End at Hazel Park Track
2014: Harness Racing Comes to an End at Hazel Park Track
May 3 all-day
After 62 years, live harness racing came to a close Saturday night at Hazel Park Raceway. The track, in an effort to increase its dwindling revenue, plans to return to thoroughbred racing next month for … Continue reading "2014: Harness Racing Comes to an End at Hazel Park Track"
2017 : 300 Million Year Old Fossil of Extinct Fish Found at Bay View Park
2017 : 300 Million Year Old Fossil of Extinct Fish Found at Bay View Park
May 3 all-day
Fossils of an extinct fish were discovered last week here in Alpena. The ancient discovery took place along the limestone break wall at Bay View Park. The remains were from more than 300 million years … Continue reading "2017 : 300 Million Year Old Fossil of Extinct Fish Found at Bay View Park"
2018: Patricia Birkholz, Michigan Environmental Warrior, Dies
2018: Patricia Birkholz, Michigan Environmental Warrior, Dies
May 3 all-day
 Patty Birkholz Patricia Birkholz, whose 14 years in the Legislature left a legacy of major policy changes, especially on natural resources and the environment, died Thursday of cancer. She was 74. Ms. Birkholz, a Saugatuck … Continue reading "2018: Patricia Birkholz, Michigan Environmental Warrior, Dies"
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1846: The First Woman to Speak Before The Michigan Legislature Endorses Women’s Suffrage
1846: The First Woman to Speak Before The Michigan Legislature Endorses Women’s Suffrage
May 4 all-day
 Ernestine Rose became the first woman to address the Michigan legislature when she spoke to the all-male body about women’s suffrage. The rest of the story: Ernestine Rose — Polish-born feminist, atheist, and abolitionist who … Continue reading "1846: The First Woman to Speak Before The Michigan Legislature Endorses Women’s Suffrage"
1861 : Berrien County Volunteers Presented A Magnificent Flag
1861 : Berrien County Volunteers Presented A Magnificent Flag
May 4 all-day
In the little country village of Niles, a thousand people crowded the main four corners on May 4, 1861 to see a magnificent flag presented to the Berrien County Volunteers. The 88 infantry volunteers, somestimes … Continue reading "1861 : Berrien County Volunteers Presented A Magnificent Flag"
1916 : Muskegon’s Marsh Field Hosts First Baseball Game
1916 : Muskegon’s Marsh Field Hosts First Baseball Game
May 4 all-day
 Marsh Field has been home to Muskegon Baseball for nearly 100 years. Charles W. Marsh purchased four square blocks of property in the center of town at the corner of Peck Street and Laketon … Continue reading "1916 : Muskegon’s Marsh Field Hosts First Baseball Game"
1928 : Don Coleman Born, MSU’s 1st Unanimous All-American Football Player
1928 : Don Coleman Born, MSU’s 1st Unanimous All-American Football Player
May 4 all-day
 Don Edwin Coleman (May 4, 1928 – January 30, 2017) was an American football player. Coleman played high school football at Flint Central High School and college football at Michigan State University. He was a … Continue reading "1928 : Don Coleman Born, MSU’s 1st Unanimous All-American Football Player"
1935: First Highway Travel Information Center Opens on U.S. 12 in New Buffalo
1935: First Highway Travel Information Center Opens on U.S. 12 in New Buffalo
May 4 all-day
The very first Highway Travel Information center in the Unites States opened on May 4, 1935 on US-12 at New Buffalo in Berrien County. The structure was built by the Michigan State Highway Department (now M-DOT) to welcome … Continue reading "1935: First Highway Travel Information Center Opens on U.S. 12 in New Buffalo"
1970 : Kent State Massacre Claims Former MSU Student
1970 : Kent State Massacre Claims Former MSU Student
May 4 all-day
 “Soldiers are Cutting Us Down; Four Dead in Ohio, Including a Former MSU Student” In this Pulitzer Prize-winning photo, taken by Kent State photojournalism student John Filo, Mary Ann Vecchio can be seen screaming as … Continue reading "1970 : Kent State Massacre Claims Former MSU Student"
1970 : Elton John Performs in East Lansing
1970 : Elton John Performs in East Lansing
May 4 all-day
The Lansing State Journal, April 29, 1970 reports that Elton John will be performing at the Jenison Field House. Tickets are only $4 or $5 depending on location.
2004 : U.S. 12 Designated Historic Heritage Route
2004 : U.S. 12 Designated Historic Heritage Route
May 4 all-day
 US 12 is now the only U.S. highway route still serving downtown Detroit, whose street grid was laid by Augustus B. Woodward, to have a five-way intersection of the roads that would become US 12, … Continue reading "2004 : U.S. 12 Designated Historic Heritage Route"
2010 : Ernie Harwell, Voice of Detroit Tiger Baseball, Dies
2010 : Ernie Harwell, Voice of Detroit Tiger Baseball, Dies
May 4 all-day
 On this day broadcasting legend Ernie Harwell, one of Detroit and Michigan’s most beloved sports figures, died. Harwell announced Detroit Tiger games on radio for 42 years. Upon his death, he donated his massive sports … Continue reading "2010 : Ernie Harwell, Voice of Detroit Tiger Baseball, Dies"
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