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1814 : U.S. Attacks Mackinac Island
1814 : U.S. Attacks Mackinac Island
Aug 4 all-day
After losing Fort Mackinaw to the British during the War of 1812, American forces decided to make a landing in the northwest bay of Mackinac Island and make a lodgment from which to annoy and … Continue reading "1814 : U.S. Attacks Mackinac Island"
1841 : U.S. Congress Appropriates Money to Build Fort Wayne
1841 : U.S. Congress Appropriates Money to Build Fort Wayne
Aug 4 all-day
 On August 4, 1841, an act of the U.S. Congress appropriated $50,000 to build a new fort in accordance with the Army’s Great Lakes Defense Plan. The fort would support ground force operations, control the … Continue reading "1841 : U.S. Congress Appropriates Money to Build Fort Wayne"
1876 : Calvin College Founded
1876 : Calvin College Founded
Aug 4 all-day
 The Christian Reformed Church in North America founded the school on August 4, 1876, as part of Calvin College and Theological Seminary (with the seminary becoming Calvin Theological Seminary) to train church ministers. The college … Continue reading "1876 : Calvin College Founded"
1877 : Grand Rapids Plaster Company, Owner of First Telephone in Michigan, Gives Demonstration
1877 : Grand Rapids Plaster Company, Owner of First Telephone in Michigan, Gives Demonstration
Aug 4 all-day
The honor for owning the first telephone in Michigan goes to a Grand Rapids plaster company whose president was a close personal friend of Alexander Graham Bell. Bell sent his friend a pair of prototype … Continue reading "1877 : Grand Rapids Plaster Company, Owner of First Telephone in Michigan, Gives Demonstration"
1902 : Detroit Boat House Building Dedicated
1902 : Detroit Boat House Building Dedicated
Aug 4 all-day
 Founded in 1839 — a mere two years after Michigan became a state — the Detroit Boat Club holds the title as the nation’s oldest boat club. Originally a rowing club, it was one of the … Continue reading "1902 : Detroit Boat House Building Dedicated"
1912 : Raoul Gustaf Wallenberg Born, Hail to the Valiant
1912 : Raoul Gustaf Wallenberg Born, Hail to the Valiant
Aug 4 all-day
 Raoul Gustaf Wallenberg, Swedish architect, businessman, diplomat, and humanitarian was born on August 4, 1912. Before outfoxing the Nazis, risking his life, and saving 100,000 Jews from the hell of World War II death camps. Before … Continue reading "1912 : Raoul Gustaf Wallenberg Born, Hail to the Valiant"
1913 : Robert Hayden Born, First African American Poet Laureate
1913 : Robert Hayden Born, First African American Poet Laureate
Aug 4 all-day
On Aug. 4, 1913, poet Robert Hayden was born in Detroit. In 1976, he became the first black American appointed Poet Laureate to the Library of Congress. Born Asa Bundy Sheffey, Hayden had a tumultuous … Continue reading "1913 : Robert Hayden Born, First African American Poet Laureate"
1929 : Passenger Ferry Service Begins from Copper Harbor to Isle Royale
1929 : Passenger Ferry Service Begins from Copper Harbor to Isle Royale
Aug 4 all-day
On Aug. 4, 1929, a 20-passenger ferry, the Water Lily, began service from Copper Harbor to Isle Royale, and Michigan residents could, for the first time, travel to their great wilderness island in upper Lake … Continue reading "1929 : Passenger Ferry Service Begins from Copper Harbor to Isle Royale"
1985 : Mitch Albom’s First Column in Detroit Free Press
1985 : Mitch Albom’s First Column in Detroit Free Press
Aug 4 all-day
Writing for a new audience can strum your nerves a bit. But not for long. Sports have a way of bridging gaps between people. Like when Casey Stengel caught a pitcher sneaking back at 4 … Continue reading "1985 : Mitch Albom’s First Column in Detroit Free Press"
2013 : Central Michigan University Welcomes First Medical School Students
2013 : Central Michigan University Welcomes First Medical School Students
Aug 4 all-day
Central Michigan University welcomed its first group of doctors-in-training for a ceremony Sunday to mark the start of their professional education and the opening of the school’s new medical school. CMU joins the University of … Continue reading "2013 : Central Michigan University Welcomes First Medical School Students"
2013 : David A. Pawecki, Author of Michigan’s Sunshine Laws, Dies
2013 : David A. Pawecki, Author of Michigan’s Sunshine Laws, Dies
Aug 4 all-day
Former state senator and one-time Democratic gubernatorial candidate David A. Plawecki died Sunday at the age of 65. Plawecki, of Dearborn Heights, began his Senate career in 1971. According to an obituary released by the … Continue reading "2013 : David A. Pawecki, Author of Michigan’s Sunshine Laws, Dies"
2015 : Grand Rapids Elects First Woman Mayor
2015 : Grand Rapids Elects First Woman Mayor
Aug 4 all-day
A day after her 40th birthday, Rosalynn Bliss has been elected the city’s 59th mayor, and she becomes the first female to win the job. Bliss received two-thirds of the vote Tuesday, Aug. 4, to … Continue reading "2015 : Grand Rapids Elects First Woman Mayor"
2017: Claressa Shields Wins WBC and IBF Super Middleweight World Titles
2017: Claressa Shields Wins WBC and IBF Super Middleweight World Titles
Aug 4 all-day
Flint boxer Claressa Shields scored a fifth-round TKO victory against German fighter Nikki Adler on Friday, Aug. 4 at MGM Grand Detroit. Shields capturing the WBC and IBF super middleweight world titles. Scott Atkinson, … Continue reading "2017: Claressa Shields Wins WBC and IBF Super Middleweight World Titles"
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1788 : John Montieth Born, Presbyterian Missionary, Michigan’s First Librarian, University of Michigania’s First President, Abolitionist
1788 : John Montieth Born, Presbyterian Missionary, Michigan’s First Librarian, University of Michigania’s First President, Abolitionist
Aug 5 all-day
 John Monteith was born August 4, 1788 on a farm in the vicinity of what is now Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Due to his father’s poor health, Montieth carried the burden of supporting his family be runnng … Continue reading "1788 : John Montieth Born, Presbyterian Missionary, Michigan’s First Librarian, University of Michigania’s First President, Abolitionist"
1812 : Battle of Brownstown Results in First Michigan Casualties in War of 1812
1812 : Battle of Brownstown Results in First Michigan Casualties in War of 1812
Aug 5 all-day
 On August 5, 1812, Tecumseh and two dozen Indians ambushed 200 Michigan militia led by Major Thomas B. Van Horne at Brownstown Creek. Van Horne ordered a retreat back to Fort Lernoult, and the untrained … Continue reading "1812 : Battle of Brownstown Results in First Michigan Casualties in War of 1812"
1837 : Battle of Thompson’s Tavern
1837 : Battle of Thompson’s Tavern
Aug 5 all-day
On the morning of August 5, 1837, fifty soldiers from the Dearborn Arsenal marched on the property of Daniel Thompson. Though he had lived there for a decade and a half, a U.S. district court … Continue reading "1837 : Battle of Thompson’s Tavern"
1844 : James Birney, Bay City Pioneer, Father of Abolition, 1st Michigan Presidential Candidate?
1844 : James Birney, Bay City Pioneer, Father of Abolition, 1st Michigan Presidential Candidate?
Aug 5 all-day
 James G. Birney In the years before the Civil War, James Birney was an abolitionist, an opponent of slavery, a supporter of the Cherokee, and a resident of Bay City, Michigan (at least for a … Continue reading "1844 : James Birney, Bay City Pioneer, Father of Abolition, 1st Michigan Presidential Candidate?"
1917 : Michigan National Guard Drafted Into U.S. Army
1917 : Michigan National Guard Drafted Into U.S. Army
Aug 5 all-day
The Michigan National Guard was drafted into the United States Army for service in World War I. Source : Michigan History, July/August 2013.
1975 : Stevie Wonder Remains Loyal to Motown; Inks Record Contract
1975 : Stevie Wonder Remains Loyal to Motown; Inks Record Contract
Aug 5 all-day
 On August 5, 1975 Stevie Wonder signed an incredible record deal with Motown, stepping back from the brink of retirement to ink the most lucrative contract up to that time — 7-year, 7 record deal … Continue reading "1975 : Stevie Wonder Remains Loyal to Motown; Inks Record Contract"
2014 : (Spartan Speak) MSU in Three Words
2014 : (Spartan Speak) MSU in Three Words
Aug 5 all-day
How would you describe being a Spartan in three words? Students, faculty and staff across Michigan State University’s campus answer this question. YouTube Clip
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1845 : First University of Michigan Graduation Ceremony Held
1845 : First University of Michigan Graduation Ceremony Held
Aug 6 all-day
The first graduation ceremony at the University of Michigan Ann Arbor was actually held at the First Presbyterian Church and would continue there for 11 years until a larger assembly hall was built on the … Continue reading "1845 : First University of Michigan Graduation Ceremony Held"
1903 : Wallace Brothers Circus Train Wrecks in Durand
1903 : Wallace Brothers Circus Train Wrecks in Durand
Aug 6 all-day
 Wallace Brothers Circus Train Car Transporting the Wallace Brothers Circus required not one but two separate trains. After last night’s exhibition at Charlotte, Michigan, the two trains left for Lapeer over the Grand Trunk Road, … Continue reading "1903 : Wallace Brothers Circus Train Wrecks in Durand"
1942 : Detroit Restaurant Owner Convicted of Being Nazi Spy
1942 : Detroit Restaurant Owner Convicted of Being Nazi Spy
Aug 6 all-day
Max Stephan, a Detroit restaurant owner, was convicted of being a Nazi spy and was sentenced to death for treason on this day. Stephan — an active member of the local German immigrant community and … Continue reading "1942 : Detroit Restaurant Owner Convicted of Being Nazi Spy"
2015 : Rudolph Valentino “Rudy” Wilson Dies, Lansing Civil Rights Advocate
2015 : Rudolph Valentino “Rudy” Wilson Dies, Lansing Civil Rights Advocate
Aug 6 all-day
 Rudy Wilson had his own plan for breaking down the color barrier in East Lansing. In the 1960s, even the black college kids could not live in East Lansing, other than on campus, said Fred … Continue reading "2015 : Rudolph Valentino “Rudy” Wilson Dies, Lansing Civil Rights Advocate"
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1903 : Dr. Ralph Bunche Born in Detroit
1903 : Dr. Ralph Bunche Born in Detroit
Aug 7 all-day
 In 1934, Bunche received a doctorate at Harvard. His doctoral thesis was a study of colonialism and it brought him a grant to study the status of non-European peoples in Africa. After four years he … Continue reading "1903 : Dr. Ralph Bunche Born in Detroit"
1926 : 1st Paved Road – Grand River — Stretches Across State
1926 : 1st Paved Road – Grand River — Stretches Across State
Aug 7 all-day
 Grand River Avenue (M-16) was opened to traffic as the first paved road across the state. Much of the work between Lansing and Farmington was done with prison labor. Sources : U.S. Route 16 in … Continue reading "1926 : 1st Paved Road – Grand River — Stretches Across State"
1966 : Race Riot in Lansing, Michigan
1966 : Race Riot in Lansing, Michigan
Aug 7 all-day
Negro youths, some in gangs as large as 30 people, roamed here early today showering bricks and rocks on passing automobiles and smashing store windows. Ottawa Citizen, August 8, 1966 via Google Newspapers.
1970 : Goose Lake International Music Festival
1970 : Goose Lake International Music Festival
Aug 7 all-day
 The Goose Lake International Music Festival held August 7-9, 1970 in Leoni Township, Jackson County, Michigan, only one year following Woodstock, was “was one of the largest music events of its era”, and featured many … Continue reading "1970 : Goose Lake International Music Festival"
2014 : Pinkerton World Headquarters Moving to Ann Arbor
2014 : Pinkerton World Headquarters Moving to Ann Arbor
Aug 7 all-day
Pinkerton, the detective agency so famous that it is credited with giving private eyes their nickname, is moving its global headquarters to downtown Ann Arbor. “Our company was born in the Midwest, and we’re very … Continue reading "2014 : Pinkerton World Headquarters Moving to Ann Arbor"
2021 : Draymond Green Wins 2nd Olympic Gold Medal
2021 : Draymond Green Wins 2nd Olympic Gold Medal
Aug 7 all-day
Green and gold continue to go together, from high school to Michigan State to the NBA and the world stage. Saginaw native and former MSU star Draymond Green is coming home with another Olympic gold … Continue reading "2021 : Draymond Green Wins 2nd Olympic Gold Medal"
2021: New State Record for Largest Chinook Salmon Caught
2021: New State Record for Largest Chinook Salmon Caught
Aug 7 all-day
 Louis Martinez will never have to embellish the proverbial fish story after confirmation that he set a new state record for the largest Chinook salmon ever caught in Michigan. The teenager from Ortonville, Michigan, reeled … Continue reading "2021: New State Record for Largest Chinook Salmon Caught"
National Lighthouse Day
National Lighthouse Day
Aug 7 all-day
National Lighthouse Day is celebratedannually on August 7th. Did you know that: Michigan has around 115 lighthouses, the most of any U.S. state. The first lighthouses in Michigan were built between 1818 and 1822. They … Continue reading "National Lighthouse Day"
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1864 : Battle of Mobile Bay – Birmingham Museum Connection
1864 : Battle of Mobile Bay – Birmingham Museum Connection
Aug 8 all-day
 On Aug. 8, 1864, Adm. Farragut attacked Fort Morgan in Mobile, Alabama, which led to the capture of the fort by Union forces two weeks later. What, exactly, does this have to do with Birmingham? … Continue reading "1864 : Battle of Mobile Bay – Birmingham Museum Connection"
1920 : Detroit Tigers Participate In Shortest Game in American League History
1920 : Detroit Tigers Participate In Shortest Game in American League History
Aug 8 all-day
The Detroit Tigers shut out the New York Yankees 1-0 in one hour and thirteen minutes of playing time, the quickest nine inning game in American League history. Source : Michigan History
1928 : Ambassador Bridge Lays First Cable
1928 : Ambassador Bridge Lays First Cable
Aug 8 all-day
 Acting Detroit Mayor John Nagel touches off the bomb that started the raising of the steel cable for the construction of the Ambassador Bridge across the Detroit River on August 8th 1928 according to the … Continue reading "1928 : Ambassador Bridge Lays First Cable"
1933 : Wayne University (now Wayne State University) Founded
1933 : Wayne University (now Wayne State University) Founded
Aug 8 all-day
On August 8, 1933, the Detroit Board of Education organized the six colleges it ran — liberal arts, medical, education, pharmacy, engineering and a graduate school — into one university. In January 1934, that institution … Continue reading "1933 : Wayne University (now Wayne State University) Founded"
1995 : Rick’s American Cafe Hosts Tiger Woods, Hootie and the Blowfish, and the Stanley Cup All on the Same Night
1995 : Rick’s American Cafe Hosts Tiger Woods, Hootie and the Blowfish, and the Stanley Cup All on the Same Night
Aug 8 all-day
Every so often, the story of when Hootie & the Blowfish, Tiger Woods and the Stanley Cup all ended up at Rick’s American Cafe in East Lansing on the same night back in 1995 will … Continue reading "1995 : Rick’s American Cafe Hosts Tiger Woods, Hootie and the Blowfish, and the Stanley Cup All on the Same Night"
2000 : Michigan Fishing Compact Signed Between Native American Tribes, Michigan, and the United States
2000 : Michigan Fishing Compact Signed Between Native American Tribes, Michigan, and the United States
Aug 8 all-day
The federal government, the State of Michigan and five American Indian tribes in northern Michigan signed an agreement today aimed at rebuilding fish populations in the upper Great Lakes and improving strained relations between whites … Continue reading "2000 : Michigan Fishing Compact Signed Between Native American Tribes, Michigan, and the United States"
2009 : Barnett Rosenberg Dies, Former MSU Professor and Developer of Anti-Cancer Drug
2009 : Barnett Rosenberg Dies, Former MSU Professor and Developer of Anti-Cancer Drug
Aug 8 all-day
A resident of Holt, Mich., Rosenberg was an MSU professor of chemistry when he and colleagues developed the drug, which continues to be one of the most widely used and successful treatments for cancer. Cisplatin … Continue reading "2009 : Barnett Rosenberg Dies, Former MSU Professor and Developer of Anti-Cancer Drug"
2015 : Loomis Cannons Rededication Ceremony
2015 : Loomis Cannons Rededication Ceremony
Aug 8 all-day
 With its famed dome covered in scaffolding and restoration work happening throughout the State Capitol, another historic and significant event will occur on the Capitol lawn this summer. On Saturday, August 8, at noon, the … Continue reading "2015 : Loomis Cannons Rededication Ceremony"
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1812 : Battle of Monguagon
1812 : Battle of Monguagon
Aug 9 all-day
 On August 9, 1812, Lieut. Col. James Miller and a force of about 600 American regulars and militia moved down Hull’s Trace in an attempt to bring desperately needed supplies from Frenchtown (Monroe) to Detroit. … Continue reading "1812 : Battle of Monguagon"
1842 : Michigan Gains Sugar Island
1842 : Michigan Gains Sugar Island
Aug 9 all-day
 Evolution of Michigan’s Legal Boundaries Sugar Island/St. George’s Island in the St. Mary’s River The Webster-Ashburton Treaty, signed August 9, 1842, settled a border dispute with Great Britain in which Michigan gained governance over Sugar … Continue reading "1842 : Michigan Gains Sugar Island"
1908 : Detroit Police Department’s Motorcycle Squad Created
1908 : Detroit Police Department’s Motorcycle Squad Created
Aug 9 all-day
 On August 9, 1908, the Detroit Police Department’s Motorcycle Squad was created to be “ready day and night to make a fast response to any call by telephone from any part of the city for … Continue reading "1908 : Detroit Police Department’s Motorcycle Squad Created"
1924 : Burning Crosses Appear in Downtown Traverse City
1924 : Burning Crosses Appear in Downtown Traverse City
Aug 9 all-day
On Aug. 9, 1924, burning crosses appeared in downtown Traverse City while three explosions rocked buildings and blew out storefront windows along Front Street. As firefighters raced to extinguish the burning crosses and the police … Continue reading "1924 : Burning Crosses Appear in Downtown Traverse City"
1947 : Earthquake Recorded in Michigan
1947 : Earthquake Recorded in Michigan
Aug 9 all-day
Although rare, earthquakes sometimes occur in Michigan. On Aug. 9, 1947, an earthquake damaged chimneys and cracked plaster in the state as far north as Muskegon and Saginaw. Source: United States Geological Survey
1968 : Gillian Anderson Born, Future Agent Dana Scully on TV
1968 : Gillian Anderson Born, Future Agent Dana Scully on TV
Aug 9 all-day
 Gillian Anderson was born on August 9, 1968. Here are some facts about the actress: 1. Anderson was born in Chicago, and lived in the United Kingdom for a while before her family moved to … Continue reading "1968 : Gillian Anderson Born, Future Agent Dana Scully on TV"
1974 : Gerald Ford Becomes President
1974 : Gerald Ford Becomes President
Aug 9 all-day
 Gerald R. Ford, who had grown up in Grand Rapids and was educated at the University of Michigan, became the first vice president in American history to succeed to the nation’s highest office because of … Continue reading "1974 : Gerald Ford Becomes President"
2012 : Claressa Shields of Flint Wins Olympic Gold Medal in Boxing
2012 : Claressa Shields of Flint Wins Olympic Gold Medal in Boxing
Aug 9 all-day
 American teenager Claressa Shields has won the inaugural women’s 75kg middleweight crown at London 2012. Shields, from Flint, Michigan, becomes the second youngest boxer ever to win Olympic gold. Fellow American John Fields was 16 … Continue reading "2012 : Claressa Shields of Flint Wins Olympic Gold Medal in Boxing"
2018 : Spartan Michigan Dairy Plant Announced in St. Johns
2018 : Spartan Michigan Dairy Plant Announced in St. Johns
Aug 9 all-day
Gov. Rick Snyder rained praise on Michigan’s cows during an announcement of a new $425 million, 146-acre dairy processing facility in St. Johns. The partnership between Glanbia plc, Select Milk Producers Inc. and Dairy Farmers … Continue reading "2018 : Spartan Michigan Dairy Plant Announced in St. Johns"
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1679 : Griffin First European Sailing Ship To Reach Michigan
1679 : Griffin First European Sailing Ship To Reach Michigan
Aug 10 all-day
 On August 10, 1679, the Griffin, built by Robert de La Salle and his Lieutenant Henri Tonti, became the first sailing ship to reach Michigan when it emerged from Lake Erie and entered the Detroit … Continue reading "1679 : Griffin First European Sailing Ship To Reach Michigan"
1909 : Smallpox Quarantine at Lake Michigan Resort
1909 : Smallpox Quarantine at Lake Michigan Resort
Aug 10 all-day
Since the turn of the 20th Century, Chicagoans have traveled by train, steamer or car to Berrien County, Michigan to enjoy the fresh, healthy country air, cool breezes off Lake Michigan and the camaraderie of … Continue reading "1909 : Smallpox Quarantine at Lake Michigan Resort"
1927 : Charles Lindbergh Visits Detroit (Aug. 10-12)
1927 : Charles Lindbergh Visits Detroit (Aug. 10-12)
Aug 10 all-day
On August 10, 1927 Charles Lindbergh landed at Ford Field in Dearborn in the Spirit of Saint Louis, the same plane he had used to fly across the Atlantic for the first time two months … Continue reading "1927 : Charles Lindbergh Visits Detroit (Aug. 10-12)"
1946: First Jet Airplane To Fly From Michigan Airport
1946: First Jet Airplane To Fly From Michigan Airport
Aug 10 all-day
On Aug. 10, 1946, the first jet airplane to fly Michigan skies, a P-80, took off from Selfridge Field (Mt. Clemens) during a Civil Air Patrol show. Source : Source: Mich — Again’s Day First … Continue reading "1946: First Jet Airplane To Fly From Michigan Airport"
1947: Earthquakes Rattles Branch County
1947: Earthquakes Rattles Branch County
Aug 10 all-day
On Aug. 10, 1947, the largest earthquake in Michigan rattled Branch County. The 4.60 magnitude earthquake damaged chimneys, windows, plaster and brock cornices. No one was injured in the earthquake. The earthquake was felt as … Continue reading "1947: Earthquakes Rattles Branch County"
1950 : Moscow Claims Michigan Football Sends Players to the Hospital or the Cemetery
1950 : Moscow Claims Michigan Football Sends Players to the Hospital or the Cemetery
Aug 10 all-day
On August 10, 1950 a Moscow radio broadcast charged that “Wall Street encourages blood-thirsty football games . . . to work up a warlike mood in the U.S.” The broadcast also charged that players in … Continue reading "1950 : Moscow Claims Michigan Football Sends Players to the Hospital or the Cemetery"
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