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1763 : The Battle of Bloody Run
1763 : The Battle of Bloody Run
Jul 21 all-day
 In June, 1763, in an attempt to lift the siege of Detroit by Chief Pontiac and his Indian allies, Captain James Dalyell sailed up the Detroit River to Fort Detroit. The Indians lacked naval vessels … Continue reading "1763 : The Battle of Bloody Run"
1861 : First Michigan Infantry Regiment Loses 6 Men in First Battle of Bull Run
1861 : First Michigan Infantry Regiment Loses 6 Men in First Battle of Bull Run
Jul 21 all-day
 On July 21, 1861, the First Michigan Infantry Regiment lost 6 men in the first major land battle of the American Civil War. Union and Confederate armies clashed near Manassas Junction, Virginia, Known as the … Continue reading "1861 : First Michigan Infantry Regiment Loses 6 Men in First Battle of Bull Run"
1864 : Battery F, First Michigan Light Artillery, Initiates Bombardment of Atlanta, Georgia
1864 : Battery F, First Michigan Light Artillery, Initiates Bombardment of Atlanta, Georgia
Jul 21 all-day
 On Jan. 9, 1862, Battery F, First Michigan Light Artillery, was mustered into federal service at Coldwater. Battery F left the state for Kentucky on March 3, 1862. After months of service in Kentucky, the … Continue reading "1864 : Battery F, First Michigan Light Artillery, Initiates Bombardment of Atlanta, Georgia"
1928 : Interurban Railroad Car Holdup
1928 : Interurban Railroad Car Holdup
Jul 21 all-day
On July 21, 1928, in wild-west stagecoach holdup style, two masked bandits jumped onto an interurban railroad car traveling from Flint to Saginaw-Bay City and, at pistol-point, robbed 19 passengers of $300. Source: Mich-Again’s Day.
1931 : Congressman Bob Traxler Born
1931 : Congressman Bob Traxler Born
Jul 21 all-day
Born July 21, 1931, in Kawkawlin, Michigan, Jerome Bob Traxler attended schools in Bay City before earning degrees from Michigan State University and the Detroit College of Law, according to a congressional biography. He served in … Continue reading "1931 : Congressman Bob Traxler Born"
1932 : Amelia Earhart Helps Launch the Essex-Terraplane in Detroit
1932 : Amelia Earhart Helps Launch the Essex-Terraplane in Detroit
Jul 21 all-day
The new Essex-Terraplane was launched on July 21, 1932, “with sensational vigor”. Accounts of the affair appeared in newspapers throughout the United States. The special event included over 2,000 dealers who came from 40 states … Continue reading "1932 : Amelia Earhart Helps Launch the Essex-Terraplane in Detroit"
1951 : Robin Williams Born
1951 : Robin Williams Born
Jul 21 all-day
 Photo of Robin Williams, as printed on the March 12, 1979, cover of Time magazine, and installed in the National Portrait Gallery to commemorate him posthumously. Believe it or not, but Robin Williams, famous actor … Continue reading "1951 : Robin Williams Born"
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1831 : Michigan’s First Tourist?
1831 : Michigan’s First Tourist?
Jul 22 all-day
 On July 22, 1831, Alexis de Tocqueville arrived in Michigan. He found the inhabitants incredulous that he merely wanted to visit to learn background for his various writings, such as Democracy in America. After a … Continue reading "1831 : Michigan’s First Tourist?"
1895 : Fastest Man on Earth
1895 : Fastest Man on Earth
Jul 22 all-day
 Prior to the advent of auto racing in the early 1900s, bicycle racers were the fastest men alive. And from 1895 to 1900, no Detroiter was faster than Tom Cooper. Cooper was born in Birmingham, … Continue reading "1895 : Fastest Man on Earth"
1908 : Fisher Body Company Incorporated
1908 : Fisher Body Company Incorporated
Jul 22 all-day
 On July 22, 1908, brothers Fred and Charles Fisher incorporated the Fisher Body Company with financing assistance from an uncle. Within a short time, Fred and Charles brought their five younger brothers into the business. … Continue reading "1908 : Fisher Body Company Incorporated"
1911 : Owasippe, Nation’s Oldest Boy Scouts Camp
1911 : Owasippe, Nation’s Oldest Boy Scouts Camp
Jul 22 all-day
It was 1911 when the boys from Chicago first climbed aboard a steamship to head into wilds unknown. They were among a new breed who called themselves Boy Scouts, committed to being helpful, loyal, obedient … Continue reading "1911 : Owasippe, Nation’s Oldest Boy Scouts Camp"
1930 : Detroit Mayor Recalled Over Corruption Charges and Ties With KKK
1930 : Detroit Mayor Recalled Over Corruption Charges and Ties With KKK
Jul 22 all-day
July 22, 1930 – Mayor Charles Bowles of Detroit is recalled in the first large-city mayoral recall in the United States. Charges of corruption and ties with the KKK results in his demise. The day … Continue reading "1930 : Detroit Mayor Recalled Over Corruption Charges and Ties With KKK"
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1872 : Elijah J. McCoy Patent Granted
1872 : Elijah J. McCoy Patent Granted
Jul 23 all-day
On July 23, 1872, Elijah J. McCoy, an Afro-American inventor raised in Ypsilanti, patented the first automatic lubricator for locomotives and other machinery. His device was so effective “the real McCoy” became synonymous with anything … Continue reading "1872 : Elijah J. McCoy Patent Granted"
1913 : Calumet Copper Miners Strike Children’s Parade
1913 : Calumet Copper Miners Strike Children’s Parade
Jul 23 all-day
 Here’s a photo from July 23, 1913 showing children marching in Calumet during the tumultuous miners’ strikes of 1913. It’s an interesting case study for our modern world given that the driver was the same … Continue reading "1913 : Calumet Copper Miners Strike Children’s Parade"
1915 : The Newill Smith Automobile Tax Law Expected to Generate $1,750,000 in Tax Revenue
1915 : The Newill Smith Automobile Tax Law Expected to Generate $1,750,000 in Tax Revenue
Jul 23 all-day
The Newill Smith Automobile Tax Law is expected to generate about $1,750,00 in fees for the coming year; only half of that amount will be returned to counties where it is collected. The tax will … Continue reading "1915 : The Newill Smith Automobile Tax Law Expected to Generate $1,750,000 in Tax Revenue"
1932 : Jerome T. Hart , One of Michigan’s Longest Serving Senators, Born
1932 : Jerome T. Hart , One of Michigan’s Longest Serving Senators, Born
Jul 23 all-day
July 23, 1932 Jerome T. Hart (1932-1995), was Saginaw’s state senator from 1965 to 1991, becoming one of the Legislature’s most senior statesmen before term limits were enacted in the early 1990s. The Democrat, a … Continue reading "1932 : Jerome T. Hart , One of Michigan’s Longest Serving Senators, Born"
1958 : Dutch Village Opens
1958 : Dutch Village Opens
Jul 23 all-day
 On July 3, 1958, Dutch Village opened for the first time. According to the Holland Sentinel, it only had two customers and made $12.73. The history of the business actually goes back further to Nelis’ … Continue reading "1958 : Dutch Village Opens"
1967: Detroit Race Riot Begins
1967: Detroit Race Riot Begins
Jul 23 all-day
A massive race riot erupted in Detroit. The summer of 1967 was a turbulent time in American history. The Detroit rioting began near 12th Street and Clairmount in a predominantly African-American, overcrowded, and low-income … Continue reading "1967: Detroit Race Riot Begins"
2014 : Helen J. Claytor Dedication in Grand Rapids
2014 : Helen J. Claytor Dedication in Grand Rapids
Jul 23 all-day
On July 23, 2014, Helen J. Claytor was honored by the dedication of a bronze statue, one of a series of influential figures immortalized at sites around the city as a part of the Grand … Continue reading "2014 : Helen J. Claytor Dedication in Grand Rapids"
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1701 : Antoine Laumet de la Mothe Cadillac Founds Detroit
1701 : Antoine Laumet de la Mothe Cadillac Founds Detroit
Jul 24 all-day
 The Peace Treaty signed in August of 1701 between the French and the Iroquois removed what had been a major obstacle to the expansion of French influence in the Great Lakes region. Even before the … Continue reading "1701 : Antoine Laumet de la Mothe Cadillac Founds Detroit"
1880 : First Electric Lights in Grand Rapids Stores
1880 : First Electric Lights in Grand Rapids Stores
Jul 24 all-day
The Grand Rapids Daily Democrat of July 25, 1880 reports that the first electric lights were turned on in Grand Rapids Stores on the night before, enabling visitors to read even the smallest print. Interestingly … Continue reading "1880 : First Electric Lights in Grand Rapids Stores"
1880 : World’s First Commercial Hydroelectric Power Plant Launched
1880 : World’s First Commercial Hydroelectric Power Plant Launched
Jul 24 all-day
 Grand Rapids Electric Light & Power Company — the earliest predecessor of Consumers Energy of Jackson, Michigan — began operation of the world’s first commercial central station hydroelectric power plant on Saturday, July 24, 1880, … Continue reading "1880 : World’s First Commercial Hydroelectric Power Plant Launched"
1963 : Julie Krone, The Best Woman Jockey Ever
1963 : Julie Krone, The Best Woman Jockey Ever
Jul 24 all-day
 Julieann Louise “Julie” Krone (born July 24, 1963 in Benton Harbor, Michigan ), is a retired American jockey. In 1993, she became the first (and so far only) female jockey to win a … Continue reading "1963 : Julie Krone, The Best Woman Jockey Ever"
2017 : Former Rep. Martin Buth Dies
2017 : Former Rep. Martin Buth Dies
Jul 24 all-day
Funeral services were held Monday for former Rep. Martin Buth (R-Comstock Park), who in his 24 years in the House was able to blend a conservative sense with ensuring government provided needed services. Mr. Buth … Continue reading "2017 : Former Rep. Martin Buth Dies"
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1812 : First American Casualties of War of 1812 Occur at Turkey Creek
1812 : First American Casualties of War of 1812 Occur at Turkey Creek
Jul 25 all-day
 On July 25, 1812, six American soldiers died in the skirmish with a group of Indians near Turkey Creek, on the east side of the Detroit River, making it the first record of U.S. casualties … Continue reading "1812 : First American Casualties of War of 1812 Occur at Turkey Creek"
1932 : Diego Rivera Begins Painting Frescoes at Detroit Institute of Arts
1932 : Diego Rivera Begins Painting Frescoes at Detroit Institute of Arts
Jul 25 all-day
 On July 25, 1932, artist Diego Rivera began the actual painting of his frescoes in the Garden Court at the Detroit Institute of Arts. Rivera had begun his research and preparation in April. The 27-panel … Continue reading "1932 : Diego Rivera Begins Painting Frescoes at Detroit Institute of Arts"
1966 : Michigan Appoints Its First State Ombudsman
1966 : Michigan Appoints Its First State Ombudsman
Jul 25 all-day
On July 25, 1966, Secretary of State James Hare appointed 26-year-old Gordon Alexander as Michigan’s first and the nation’s second state ombudsman who took on the task of handling complaints about their government. Source: Mich-again’s … Continue reading "1966 : Michigan Appoints Its First State Ombudsman"
1974 : Miliken v. Bradley Decision by Supreme Court Enables White Flight to Suburbs
1974 : Miliken v. Bradley Decision by Supreme Court Enables White Flight to Suburbs
Jul 25 all-day
On July 25, 1974—only 38 years ago—the Supreme Court in Milliken v. Bradley restricted its earlier decision about school busing, now holding that outlying districts were exempt from aiding the desegregation of inner-city school systems. … Continue reading "1974 : Miliken v. Bradley Decision by Supreme Court Enables White Flight to Suburbs"
2010 : Kalamazoo River Oil Spill Worst Michigan Environmental Disaster to Date
2010 : Kalamazoo River Oil Spill Worst Michigan Environmental Disaster to Date
Jul 25 all-day
On Sunday, July 25th 2010 an estimated 1.1 million gallons of raw tar sands crude oil burst from a pipeline into a creek that feeds the Kalamazoo River. The oil spread quickly in the flooded … Continue reading "2010 : Kalamazoo River Oil Spill Worst Michigan Environmental Disaster to Date"
2015 : Baphomet, the goat-headed wraith, unveiled in Detroit
2015 : Baphomet, the goat-headed wraith, unveiled in Detroit
Jul 25 all-day
 A little before midnight on Saturday, a crowd of around 700 gathered in an old industrial warehouse a few blocks from the Detroit River for what they’d been told was the “largest public satanic ceremony … Continue reading "2015 : Baphomet, the goat-headed wraith, unveiled in Detroit"
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1701 : Construction Begins on St. Anne’s Church in Detroit
1701 : Construction Begins on St. Anne’s Church in Detroit
Jul 26 all-day
On July 26, 1701, just two days after Cadillac’s arrival, construction began on St. Anne’s church in Detroit, and the first Mass was celebrated. Now located near the Ambassador Bridge, St. Anne’s is the longest … Continue reading "1701 : Construction Begins on St. Anne’s Church in Detroit"
1883 : Nation’s Largest Logjam Threatens Grand Rapids
1883 : Nation’s Largest Logjam Threatens Grand Rapids
Jul 26 all-day
 During June and July of 1863, heavy rains caused the Grand River to rise nearly twenty inches. Lumbermen took advantage of the high water to bring their logs down river where they were held by … Continue reading "1883 : Nation’s Largest Logjam Threatens Grand Rapids"
1905: Copper Country Shaken
1905: Copper Country Shaken
Jul 26 all-day
 On July 26, 1905 the Keewenaw Peninsula was shaken by an earthquake. It was determined to be a VIII on the Mercalli Scale, which translates on the Richter Scale as being between 5.0-5.9. Chimneys were toppled and … Continue reading "1905: Copper Country Shaken"
1967 : Algiers Hotel Murders During Detroit Race Riot
1967 : Algiers Hotel Murders During Detroit Race Riot
Jul 26 all-day
 The Algiers Motel as seen from Woodward Avenue with the three story annex in the background. Three unarmed black teens were murdered/found dead on the floor inside a transient motel annex north of downtown Detroit … Continue reading "1967 : Algiers Hotel Murders During Detroit Race Riot"
2015 : Lansing’s John Smoltz Becomes Member of Baseball Hall of Fame
2015 : Lansing’s John Smoltz Becomes Member of Baseball Hall of Fame
Jul 26 all-day
On July 26, 2015, John Smoltz of Lansing was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. He was voted in on the first ballot by the Baseball Writers Association of America on January 6, 2015. … Continue reading "2015 : Lansing’s John Smoltz Becomes Member of Baseball Hall of Fame"
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1818 : Detroit Passes Law To Enforce Morality
1818 : Detroit Passes Law To Enforce Morality
Jul 27 all-day
Detroit passed an ordinance providing for public whipping of drunkards, disorderly persons, petty thieves, and wife-beaters. Source : Historical Society of Michigan Michigan Historical Calendar
1934 : Michigan Mails First Old-Age Pension Checks
1934 : Michigan Mails First Old-Age Pension Checks
Jul 27 all-day
On July 27, 1934, the newly created state Old Age Assistance Bureau mailed the first ever old-age pension checks, ranging from $5 to $12, to 100 applicants in nine counties. Source: Mich-again’s Day
1980 : Earthquake Rocks Southern Michigan
1980 : Earthquake Rocks Southern Michigan
Jul 27 all-day
The upper tail of an earthquake centering in Kentucky hit Michigan on July 27, 1980. Automobiles in Allegan, Coldwater, Flint, Hastings, and Mount Pleasant rocked noticeably, while dishes broke in Detroit. Also, during the fifth … Continue reading "1980 : Earthquake Rocks Southern Michigan"
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