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1951 : President Truman Help Detroit Celebrate Its 250th Birthday
1951 : President Truman Help Detroit Celebrate Its 250th Birthday
Jul 28 all-day
800,000 residents watched a birthday parade featuring Detroit’s history. President Truman was even on hand. “Detroit Relives Colorful Past in Blaze of Glory; Spectacular Parade Thrills 800,000 on Line of March”, Detroit Free Press, July … Continue reading "1951 : President Truman Help Detroit Celebrate Its 250th Birthday"
1967 : Detroit Free Press Demands That the Detroit News Surrender
1967 : Detroit Free Press Demands That the Detroit News Surrender
Jul 28 all-day
During the 1967 riot, the Free Press borrows an armored personnel carrier (sans gun) from Chrysler Corp., which builds them in Warren. The vehicle is used to protect reporters in riot areas. But one morning, … Continue reading "1967 : Detroit Free Press Demands That the Detroit News Surrender"
1967 : Final Day of Detroit Race Riots
1967 : Final Day of Detroit Race Riots
Jul 28 all-day
Between July 23 and July 28, 1967, 43 died, 467 were injured, and over 7000 were arrested in Detroit during a series of skirmishes between Detroit police, the National Guard, the U.S. Army, and the … Continue reading "1967 : Final Day of Detroit Race Riots"
1999 : The First Casino License in Detroit
1999 : The First Casino License in Detroit
Jul 28 all-day
The first casino license in Detroit here was issued to MGM Grand Detroit on July 28, 1999. Source : Robert Allen, “Who’s winning big at Detroit’s casinos“, Detroit Free Press, July 17, 2017.
2022 : Michigan’s Elliot-Larsen Civil Rights Act (ELCRA) Covers Sexual Orientation
2022 : Michigan’s Elliot-Larsen Civil Rights Act (ELCRA) Covers Sexual Orientation
Jul 28 all-day
Michigan’s Elliot-Larsen Civil Rights Act (ELCRA) provides protections based on “sexual orientation,” the Michigan Supreme Court held today. In a 5-2 opinion from Republican-nominated Justice Elizabeth Clement, the court held that denial of goods, services, … Continue reading "2022 : Michigan’s Elliot-Larsen Civil Rights Act (ELCRA) Covers Sexual Orientation"
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1909: General Motors Buys Cadillac
1909: General Motors Buys Cadillac
Jul 29 all-day
On July 29, 1909, the newly formed General Motors Corporation (GM) acquires the country’s leading luxury automaker, the Cadillac Automobile Company, for $4.5 million. Cadillac was founded out of the ruins of automotive pioneer Henry … Continue reading "1909: General Motors Buys Cadillac"
1971 : No-Fault Divorce Instituted in Michigan
1971 : No-Fault Divorce Instituted in Michigan
Jul 29 all-day
A bill allowing “no-fault’ divorces was signed into law by Governor William Milliken. Prior to this law an individual seeking a divorce had to prove their partner was an abuser, a drunk, an adulterer, or … Continue reading "1971 : No-Fault Divorce Instituted in Michigan"
1974 : Detroit Pistons Bought by Group Led by Bill Davidson
1974 : Detroit Pistons Bought by Group Led by Bill Davidson
Jul 29 all-day
A group of investors, headed by Guardian Industries President Bill Davidson, bought the Detroit Pistons on July 29, 1974, for $8.1 million. The other owners announced that day were Herb Tyner, co-owner and president of … Continue reading "1974 : Detroit Pistons Bought by Group Led by Bill Davidson"
1986 : Governor Blanchard Declares “Four Tops Day”
1986 : Governor Blanchard Declares “Four Tops Day”
Jul 29 all-day
On July 29, 1986, then-Michigan Gov. James Blanchard declared it “Four Tops Day.” The Democratic governor, who served between 1983 and 1991, honored the legendary Motown Records vocal quartet who hailed from Detroit and helped … Continue reading "1986 : Governor Blanchard Declares “Four Tops Day”"
2021 : Senator Carl Levin Dies
2021 : Senator Carl Levin Dies
Jul 29 all-day
Carl Levin, a liberal Democrat who rose from a prominent Detroit family to become Michigan’s longest-serving U.S. senator and helped set military priorities and investigate corporate behavior for decades before retiring in 2015, died Thursday. … Continue reading "2021 : Senator Carl Levin Dies"
National Lipstick Day
National Lipstick Day
Jul 29 all-day
For makeup lovers, July 29 has become a day to bring out their favorite lipstick shades and flaunt their colored pouts, shop their favorite brands at discounted prices and even score free tubes — if they wake up … Continue reading "National Lipstick Day"
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1863 : Henry Ford Born
1863 : Henry Ford Born
Jul 30 all-day
 Born on July 30, 1863 on a Dearborn, Michigan farm, Henry Ford created the Ford Model T car in 1908 and went on to develop the assembly line mode of production, which revolutionized the industry. … Continue reading "1863 : Henry Ford Born"
1864 : Company K Displays Courage at Battle of the Crater (Part 3)
1864 : Company K Displays Courage at Battle of the Crater (Part 3)
Jul 30 all-day
“Among our troops was a company of Indians, belonging to the 1st Michigan Sharpshooters. They did splendid work (at the Battle of the Crater), crawling to the very top of the bank, and rising up, … Continue reading "1864 : Company K Displays Courage at Battle of the Crater (Part 3)"
1864 : Company K Participates in Battle of the Crater (Part 1)
1864 : Company K Participates in Battle of the Crater (Part 1)
Jul 30 all-day
 Company K of the 1st Michigan Sharpshooters resting after the Battle of the Wilderness. A contingent of 150 Native Americans who comprised Company K of the 1st Michigan Sharpshooters during the Civil War fought in … Continue reading "1864 : Company K Participates in Battle of the Crater (Part 1)"
1864 : Company K Participates in Battle of the Crater (Part 2)
1864 : Company K Participates in Battle of the Crater (Part 2)
Jul 30 all-day
On July 30, 1864, the Union forces detonated four tons of black powder in a tunnel that had been dug directly under the Confederate works at Petersburg. The blast cut out a crater in the … Continue reading "1864 : Company K Participates in Battle of the Crater (Part 2)"
1928 : Chrysler Buys Dodge Brothers
1928 : Chrysler Buys Dodge Brothers
Jul 30 all-day
The purchase, which quadrupled Chrysler’s size, was criticized, but Walter Chrysler defended his decision. “The Chrysler Corp. got the huge Dodge foundry and forges, which enabled it to increase production to other models,” Rosenbusch explained. … Continue reading "1928 : Chrysler Buys Dodge Brothers"
1975 : The Night Jimmy Hoffa Disappears, Never to Be Seen Again
1975 : The Night Jimmy Hoffa Disappears, Never to Be Seen Again
Jul 30 all-day
On July 30, 1975, Jimmy Hoffa left home for an afternoon meeting with Anthony (Tony Jack) Giacalone, a reputed crime capo in Detroit, and Anthony Provenzano, a New Jersey Teamster boss known to friends as … Continue reading "1975 : The Night Jimmy Hoffa Disappears, Never to Be Seen Again"
1997 : Charter Schools Declared Constitutional in Michigan
1997 : Charter Schools Declared Constitutional in Michigan
Jul 30 all-day
On July 30, 1997, the Supreme Court overturned two lower court decisions and ruled that charter schools are constitutional. The future of charter schools in Michigan had been at stake in the case, which began … Continue reading "1997 : Charter Schools Declared Constitutional in Michigan"
1999 : Van Douglas, Detroit Radio Pioneer, Dies
1999 : Van Douglas, Detroit Radio Pioneer, Dies
Jul 30 all-day
 Van Douglas, Detroit’s first Black radio star, died at age 84 on July 30, 1999. The native Virginian and Wayne State University graduate enjoyed a pioneering broadcast career that spanned for more than 50 years. … Continue reading "1999 : Van Douglas, Detroit Radio Pioneer, Dies"
2018 : Mitten State Blog Celebrates the Pasty
2018 : Mitten State Blog Celebrates the Pasty
Jul 30 all-day
 There are two types of places that you’ll hear the phrase “hands off my pasty!”. One can get you kicked out of an establishment with a cover charge and the other is just any reputable restaurant … Continue reading "2018 : Mitten State Blog Celebrates the Pasty"
Henry Ford Day
Henry Ford Day
Jul 30 all-day
Sec. 3. (1) The legislature recognizes the outstanding contributions to American life, history, and culture made by Henry Ford, founder of Ford motor company and a man of great vision. During most of his life, Henry … Continue reading "Henry Ford Day"
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1763 : James Kent Born, Namesake for Kent County
1763 : James Kent Born, Namesake for Kent County
Jul 31 all-day
 James Kent by Rembrandt Peale (c.1835) James Kent (born July 31, 1763 in Fredericksburg, New York; died December 12, 1847 in New York City) was an Amrican jurist and legal scholar. Some would consider him … Continue reading "1763 : James Kent Born, Namesake for Kent County"
1855 : Andrew Jackson Blackbird Helps Negotiate Treaty With Ottawa and Chippewa
1855 : Andrew Jackson Blackbird Helps Negotiate Treaty With Ottawa and Chippewa
Jul 31 all-day
 When the “Treaty With The Ottawa and Chippewa” was signed on July 31, 1855, Andrew Jackson Blackbird served as an interpreter, translator and official witness for the Native Americans. Andrew J. Blackbird (c.1815 – 1908), … Continue reading "1855 : Andrew Jackson Blackbird Helps Negotiate Treaty With Ottawa and Chippewa"
1911 : General Motors Listed on New York Stock Exchange
1911 : General Motors Listed on New York Stock Exchange
Jul 31 all-day
On July 31, 1911, the New York Stock Exchange listed General Motors securities, the first automobile stock to be approved for listing in that body. Source: Mich-Again’s Day.
1923 : Car Ferry Service Begins at Straits of Mackinac
1923 : Car Ferry Service Begins at Straits of Mackinac
Jul 31 all-day
 On this day, the State of Michigan began a state ferry service from Mackinac City to St. Ignace to connect the Upper and Lower Peninsulas — a service that continued until the opening of the … Continue reading "1923 : Car Ferry Service Begins at Straits of Mackinac"
1964 : Tom Gore Born, Owner of Detroit Pistons
1964 : Tom Gore Born, Owner of Detroit Pistons
Jul 31 all-day
Tom Gores was named Tewfiq Georgious, Arabic: توفيق جورجيوس when he was born on July 31, 1964 to a practicing Catholic family in Nazareth, Israel, the son of a father of Greek descent and a … Continue reading "1964 : Tom Gore Born, Owner of Detroit Pistons"
1969 : Lansing Mall Opens
1969 : Lansing Mall Opens
Jul 31 all-day
The Lansing Mall opened July 31, 1969. The mall was mid-Michigan’s first enclosed shopping center. It cost $18 million to build. At 600,000 square feet it sprawled across 11 acres, like a small city under … Continue reading "1969 : Lansing Mall Opens"
1987 : Detroit People Mover Officially Opens
1987 : Detroit People Mover Officially Opens
Jul 31 all-day
 On July 31, 1987, the Detroit People Mover opened for the first time. The Detroit Transportation Corporation, City of Detroit, is owner and operator of the Detroit People Mover. The Detroit People Mover (DPM) is … Continue reading "1987 : Detroit People Mover Officially Opens"
1988 : Last American Playboy Club Closes in Lansing
1988 : Last American Playboy Club Closes in Lansing
Jul 31 all-day
 Lansing State Journal photo. The last of the Playboy Clubs, located in the Hilton Inn in Lansing, Michigan, once employed 45 “bunnies.” According to Time magazine (July 25, 1988), the scanty outfits and cottontails donned … Continue reading "1988 : Last American Playboy Club Closes in Lansing"
2017 : Michigan Vietnam Veteran Receives Medal of Honor
2017 : Michigan Vietnam Veteran Receives Medal of Honor
Jul 31 all-day
An Army medic from South Haven who risked his life nine times to rescue comrades in Vietnam is becoming the first person to receive the Medal of Honor from President Donald Trump. Trump is set to present … Continue reading "2017 : Michigan Vietnam Veteran Receives Medal of Honor"
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1817 : The Detroit Gazette Debuts, Michigan First Successful, Regularly Issued Paper
1817 : The Detroit Gazette Debuts, Michigan First Successful, Regularly Issued Paper
Aug 1 all-day
The weekly Detroit Gazette, Michigan’s first successful newspaper, began a 13 year run on this day. The Detroit Gazette was a French-English weekly newspaper published by John P. Sheldon and Ebenezer Reed on the third … Continue reading "1817 : The Detroit Gazette Debuts, Michigan First Successful, Regularly Issued Paper"
1834 : Emancipation Day Celebrated in Ypsilanti
1834 : Emancipation Day Celebrated in Ypsilanti
Aug 1 all-day
 In the social and political life of African-American Ypsilanti, no day was more important than the First of August, Emancipation Day, the oldest celebration of the ending of slavery in North America. Ypsilanti’s deep ties … Continue reading "1834 : Emancipation Day Celebrated in Ypsilanti"
1856 : Samuel Horton Settles at Horton Bay
1856 : Samuel Horton Settles at Horton Bay
Aug 1 all-day
 Samuel Horton, accompanied by his family, traveling on the small sailing vessel Rover, arrives on a beautiful bay and decides to settle there. The Bay and area still bears name — Horton Bay. They are … Continue reading "1856 : Samuel Horton Settles at Horton Bay"
1863 : Detroit Launches Horse-Drawn Streetcars, First Public Transportation
1863 : Detroit Launches Horse-Drawn Streetcars, First Public Transportation
Aug 1 all-day
 August 1-4, 1863 Horse-drawn rail-cars operated along the streets of Detroit for thirty years before the operation of the electric-powered streetcar. In the above photo, taken shortly before the arrival of the first electric cars, … Continue reading "1863 : Detroit Launches Horse-Drawn Streetcars, First Public Transportation"
1878 : Eastern Michigan Asylum Opens in Pontiac
1878 : Eastern Michigan Asylum Opens in Pontiac
Aug 1 all-day
 On August 1, 1878, the State of Michigan opened the Eastern Michigan Asylum in Pontiac. The asylum, built to supplement the state’s first institution at Kalamazoo, housed 330 patients and served 20 southeast Michigan counties. … Continue reading "1878 : Eastern Michigan Asylum Opens in Pontiac"
1911 : Michigan Aviator Becomes First Licensed Female Pilot in U.S.
1911 : Michigan Aviator Becomes First Licensed Female Pilot in U.S.
Aug 1 all-day
 On August 1, 1911, Harriet Quimby of Kinderhook Township, Michigan, became the first licensed female aviator in the United States. For more information see Henry M. Holden, Her Mentor was an Albatross: the Autobiography of … Continue reading "1911 : Michigan Aviator Becomes First Licensed Female Pilot in U.S."
1928: Acting Detroit Mayor Escapes Serious Injury at Detroit Zoo Opening
1928: Acting Detroit Mayor Escapes Serious Injury at Detroit Zoo Opening
Aug 1 all-day
 On Aug. 1, 1928, Acting Detroit Mayor John Nagel was scheduled to speak at the opening day festivities of the Detroit Zoo. As he made his way to the bandstand, he was greeted by a … Continue reading "1928: Acting Detroit Mayor Escapes Serious Injury at Detroit Zoo Opening"
1929 : Eagle Scouts Begin Serving as Fort Mackinac Guides
1929 : Eagle Scouts Begin Serving as Fort Mackinac Guides
Aug 1 all-day
 Eight Eagle Scouts boarded a Detroit & Cleveland Navigation Company boat for a trip to Mackinac Island. They were the first of thousands of scouts to serve as guides and honor guards at Fort Mackinac. … Continue reading "1929 : Eagle Scouts Begin Serving as Fort Mackinac Guides"
1959 : Fenner Nature Center Opens in Lansing
1959 : Fenner Nature Center Opens in Lansing
Aug 1 all-day
Fenner Nature Center opened as the City of Lansing’s Arboretum Park on August 1, 1959. Within a few years the park contained 4 bison, 3 pronghorn antelopes, 25 prairie dogs, 3 white-tailed deer and a … Continue reading "1959 : Fenner Nature Center Opens in Lansing"
1983 : Pinball Machines Corrupting Youth
1983 : Pinball Machines Corrupting Youth
Aug 1 all-day
According to an article in the Detroit Free Press, west side residents blamed robberies and burglaries on kids’ cravings for coins to feed flashing machines that emitted “strange musical sounds and zapping noises” from tall … Continue reading "1983 : Pinball Machines Corrupting Youth"
2013 : Gabriella (Gail) Joyce Kobe, Michigan Born Actress, Dies
2013 : Gabriella (Gail) Joyce Kobe, Michigan Born Actress, Dies
Aug 1 all-day
Ms. Kobe, born and raised in Hamtramck, got her acting break in the 1956 epic “The Ten Commandments,” in which she played a servant and other roles. Ms. Kobe later appeared in dozens of TV … Continue reading "2013 : Gabriella (Gail) Joyce Kobe, Michigan Born Actress, Dies"
2017 : Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore Featured on 2018 America the Beautiful Quarters Program
2017 : Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore Featured on 2018 America the Beautiful Quarters Program
Aug 1 all-day
 One of Michigan’s natural treasures will soon be showcased on a quarter. Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore in the Upper Peninsula has been selected as one of the designs for the 2018 America the Beautiful Quarters … Continue reading "2017 : Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore Featured on 2018 America the Beautiful Quarters Program"
2021 : Katherine (Kate) Nye Wins Silver at Olympics
2021 : Katherine (Kate) Nye Wins Silver at Olympics
Aug 1 all-day
 Kate Nye lifted a personal best total of 249kg to become the first female silver medalist in American weightlifting history. American 22-year-old Katherine (Kate) Nye delivered the best performance for a U.S. weightlifter at the Olympics in … Continue reading "2021 : Katherine (Kate) Nye Wins Silver at Olympics"
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1923 : The First Car Ferry Ariel Transports Vehicles Across the Straits of Mackinac
1923 : The First Car Ferry Ariel Transports Vehicles Across the Straits of Mackinac
Aug 2 all-day
 The first car ferry to operate in the Straits of Mackinaw, the wooden Ariel, carried three cars between the state’s upper and lower peninsulas on her maiden ferry voyage. As the twentieth century dawned, American … Continue reading "1923 : The First Car Ferry Ariel Transports Vehicles Across the Straits of Mackinac"
1932 : Eddie Tolan Win Two Gold Medals at Los Angeles Summer Olympics (Aug. 2-3)
1932 : Eddie Tolan Win Two Gold Medals at Los Angeles Summer Olympics (Aug. 2-3)
Aug 2 all-day
 Detroiter and University of Michigan alum Eddie Tolan wins the 100 meters race at the 1932 Olympics According to the Detroit Free Press: The new crown that belongs to the “world’s fastest human” now rests … Continue reading "1932 : Eddie Tolan Win Two Gold Medals at Los Angeles Summer Olympics (Aug. 2-3)"
1980 : Tommy Hitman Hearns Won the WBA Welterweight Title at Joe Louis Arena
1980 : Tommy Hitman Hearns Won the WBA Welterweight Title at Joe Louis Arena
Aug 2 all-day
On August 2, 1980, hometown boxing hero Tommy “Hitman” Hearns won the WBA welterweight title, knocking out Pipino Cuevas in the second round of their bout at Joe Louis Arena. Hearns trained at the renowned … Continue reading "1980 : Tommy Hitman Hearns Won the WBA Welterweight Title at Joe Louis Arena"
2013 : Michigan Senators Start Campaign To Replace Civil War Cannons on Capitol Lawn
2013 : Michigan Senators Start Campaign To Replace Civil War Cannons on Capitol Lawn
Aug 2 all-day
 It started out as a conversation about some vintage War of 1812 cannon balls that were retrieved from the floor of Lake Erie. But it ended up as a historic restoration project between two state … Continue reading "2013 : Michigan Senators Start Campaign To Replace Civil War Cannons on Capitol Lawn"
2014 : Detroit Tigers Score in Every Inning Played, First Time Since 1912
2014 : Detroit Tigers Score in Every Inning Played, First Time Since 1912
Aug 2 all-day
The Tigers scored in all eight innings in which they batted. According to STATS, inc., the Tigers scored in all eight innings of a nine-inning home game for the first time since 1912. That was … Continue reading "2014 : Detroit Tigers Score in Every Inning Played, First Time Since 1912"
2014 : Largest Crowd to Watch Soccer Game in the U.S.
2014 : Largest Crowd to Watch Soccer Game in the U.S.
Aug 2 all-day
 The scoreboard announces attendance of 109,318 during a friendly between Real Madrid and Manchester United. (AP Photo) They came to see two of the most popular soccer teams in the world. They came for the … Continue reading "2014 : Largest Crowd to Watch Soccer Game in the U.S."
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1795 : Chippewa Chief Matchekewis Cedes Bois Blanc Island to the United States
1795 : Chippewa Chief Matchekewis Cedes Bois Blanc Island to the United States
Aug 3 all-day
 Bois Blanc Island is the largest island on the right. Mackinac Island is next to it. On August 3, 1795, Chippewa Chief Matchekewis ceded Bois Blanc Island to the United States as part of the … Continue reading "1795 : Chippewa Chief Matchekewis Cedes Bois Blanc Island to the United States"
1795 : Treaty of Greenville Signed
1795 : Treaty of Greenville Signed
Aug 3 all-day
 The Treaty of Greenville was signed at Fort Greenville (now Greenville, Ohio), on August 3, 1795, between a coalition of American Indian tribes and frontiermen, known as the Western Confederacy, and the United States following … Continue reading "1795 : Treaty of Greenville Signed"
1881 : First Female Reform School Opens in Adrian
1881 : First Female Reform School Opens in Adrian
Aug 3 all-day
On August 3, 1881, the Michigan Reform School at Adrian, headed and fully staffed by women, accepted its first inmate. The institution, the first of its kind in Michigan and the 12th in the U.S., … Continue reading "1881 : First Female Reform School Opens in Adrian"
1937 : Edward Mooney Installed As Detroit’s First Archbishop
1937 : Edward Mooney Installed As Detroit’s First Archbishop
Aug 3 all-day
Edward Mooney was installed as Detroit’s first archbishop on Aug. 3, 1937. The 55-year-old Maryland native was named by Pope Pius XI; the installation took place at the Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament. Mooney, … Continue reading "1937 : Edward Mooney Installed As Detroit’s First Archbishop"
2015 : University of Michigan Celebrating 150th Anniversary of Athletic Programs
2015 : University of Michigan Celebrating 150th Anniversary of Athletic Programs
Aug 3 all-day
In honor of the 150th anniversary of Michigan Athletics, the U-M athletic department announced it will hold a year-long celebration to recognize the historic milestone. Michigan has designed a special page on its website to … Continue reading "2015 : University of Michigan Celebrating 150th Anniversary of Athletic Programs"
2018 : Road Construction Blues Humor
2018 : Road Construction Blues Humor
Aug 3 all-day
 When confronted by summer road construction in Michigan, one has to be philosophical and maybe share a little humor courtesy of the Mitten State Blog: One can celebrate it with an appropriate t-shirt: Or pray … Continue reading "2018 : Road Construction Blues Humor"
2019 : L. Brooks Patterson Dies, Oakland County Prosecutor and County Executive
2019 : L. Brooks Patterson Dies, Oakland County Prosecutor and County Executive
Aug 3 all-day
L. Brooks Patterson, the wise-cracking, hard-drinking former prosecutor who ruled Oakland County for a generation, died of pancreatic cancer at 5:30 a.m Saturday at his Independence Township home. He was 80. Patterson’s personality and his … Continue reading "2019 : L. Brooks Patterson Dies, Oakland County Prosecutor and County Executive"
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