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1871 : First Females Graduate from University of Michigan
1871 : First Females Graduate from University of Michigan
Mar 27 all-day
1871 : First Females Graduate from University of Michigan
On March 27, 1871, Amanda Sanford received a Doctor of Medicine degree and Sarah Killgore a Bachelor of Law degree, becoming the first women to graduate from the University of Michigan. One year earlier, when … Continue reading "1871 : First Females Graduate from University of Michigan"
1912 : Michigan Senate Votes for Women’s Suffrage
1912 : Michigan Senate Votes for Women’s Suffrage
Mar 27 all-day
The Snell Joint Resolution adding the Woman’s Suffrage Amendment to the Constitution was passed by the Michigan Senate and sent on to the House for consideration. “Senate Votes To Submit Woman Suffrage Plan”, Detroit Free … Continue reading "1912 : Michigan Senate Votes for Women’s Suffrage"
1946 : Walter Reuther Elected President of the UAW
1946 : Walter Reuther Elected President of the UAW
Mar 27 all-day
1946 : Walter Reuther Elected President of the UAW
On March 27, 1946, Walter Reuther was elected president of the UAW. Actively involved with the Flint Sit-down Strike in early 1937, Reuther also gained recognition when he was beaten by Ford security guards at … Continue reading "1946 : Walter Reuther Elected President of the UAW"
1960 : End of an Era; Last Regularly Scheduled Steam Locomotive Departs from Durand
1960 : End of an Era; Last Regularly Scheduled Steam Locomotive Departs from Durand
Mar 27 all-day
On March 27, 1960, the last regularly scheduled passenger train powered by a steam locomotive pulled away from the Grand Trunk Western Union Depot in Durand. The depot was once the largest in rural Michigan … Continue reading "1960 : End of an Era; Last Regularly Scheduled Steam Locomotive Departs from Durand"
2012 : Dining and Drinking in Old Detroit
2012 : Dining and Drinking in Old Detroit
Mar 27 all-day
Before the famous Delmonico’s restaurant opened in New York City in 1845, there were no restaurants in the United States as we know them today. There were, however, “eating houses.” Detroit had its share, usually … Continue reading "2012 : Dining and Drinking in Old Detroit"
2016 : Curtis Hertel, Sr. Dies, Respected Michigan Legislator and Last House Speaker Before Term Limits Enacted
2016 : Curtis Hertel, Sr. Dies, Respected Michigan Legislator and Last House Speaker Before Term Limits Enacted
Mar 27 all-day
Curtis Hertel, Sr. the last Michigan House Speaker before term limits swung into effect, was widely remembered Monday for his ability to work in a bipartisan manner with Republicans during an historic 55-55 party split … Continue reading "2016 : Curtis Hertel, Sr. Dies, Respected Michigan Legislator and Last House Speaker Before Term Limits Enacted"
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