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1838: Potawatomi Indians — Including Some From Michigan — Driven West of Mississippi, Enduring Trail of Death”
1838: Potawatomi Indians — Including Some From Michigan — Driven West of Mississippi, Enduring Trail of Death”
Sep 4 all-day
On Sept. 4, 1838, 859 Potawatomi Indians, including 150 from Michigan, were forced to march west on what was called the “trail of death.” Congress passed the Indian Removal Act of 1830 to take fertile … Continue reading "1838: Potawatomi Indians — Including Some From Michigan — Driven West of Mississippi, Enduring Trail of Death”"
1862 : 21st Michigan Volunteer Infantry Mustered in Ionia
1862 : 21st Michigan Volunteer Infantry Mustered in Ionia
Sep 4 all-day
This month we pause to remember the men of the State of Michigan that left their farms, businesses, families, and their way of life to “March off to War.” On September 4th, 1862 over 1000 … Continue reading "1862 : 21st Michigan Volunteer Infantry Mustered in Ionia"
1881 : Michigan Benefits From First Red Cross Disaster Aid Drive
1881 : Michigan Benefits From First Red Cross Disaster Aid Drive
Sep 4 all-day
It is the anniversary of the first disaster response in Michigan. On Sept. 4, 1881, the first documented American Red Cross disaster response effort occurred after volunteers of the Red Cross of New York sent … Continue reading "1881 : Michigan Benefits From First Red Cross Disaster Aid Drive"
1891 : Felix Oscar Schlag Born, Designer of U.S. Nickel
1891 : Felix Oscar Schlag Born, Designer of U.S. Nickel
Sep 4 all-day
Felix Oscar Schlag (September 4, 1891 – March 9, 1974) was a German born American sculptor who was the designer of the United States five cent coin in use from 1938 to 2004. He was … Continue reading "1891 : Felix Oscar Schlag Born, Designer of U.S. Nickel"
1918 : Polar Bears Invade Russia
1918 : Polar Bears Invade Russia
Sep 4 all-day
Soldiers from Michigan, whose regiment was nicknamed the ‘Polar Bears,’ arrive in Arctic Russia in the Murmansk/Archangel area as part of the Allied intervention in the Russian Civil War to assist the White Army and … Continue reading "1918 : Polar Bears Invade Russia"
1930 : Wayne County Airport Dedicated, called Detroit Metro Airport today
1930 : Wayne County Airport Dedicated, called Detroit Metro Airport today
Sep 4 all-day
Wayne County Airport, called Detroit Metro Airport today, was dedicated on Sept. 4, 1930. According to the book “Detroit Metro Airport” by Daniel Mason, Edward Hines, chairman of the Board of County Road Commissioners, said … Continue reading "1930 : Wayne County Airport Dedicated, called Detroit Metro Airport today"
1957 : Edsel Debuts to Disappointing Results
1957 : Edsel Debuts to Disappointing Results
Sep 4 all-day
On Sept. 4, 1957, the Ford Motor Company debuted the new Edsel, with the expectation of attracting the public. But the company ended up selling the car by giving away ponies or $200 cash. Ford … Continue reading "1957 : Edsel Debuts to Disappointing Results"
1961 : Michigan’s Last Summer-Only Passenger Train Ceases Operations
1961 : Michigan’s Last Summer-Only Passenger Train Ceases Operations
Sep 4 all-day
Michigan’s last summer-only passenger train, “the Northern Arrow of the Pennsylvania Railroad, made its final trip to Mackinac City. Source: September/October 2014 Michigan History magazine. The rest of the story: Rail lines brought travelers and … Continue reading "1961 : Michigan’s Last Summer-Only Passenger Train Ceases Operations"
1990 : Owosso Wedding Serves As Cover For Drug Bust
1990 : Owosso Wedding Serves As Cover For Drug Bust
Sep 4 all-day
There was a drug deal going down that night in rural Michigan. It was September 4, 1990, just after sunset in the town of Owosso, population 16,360. There, about 90 miles northwest of Detroit, the … Continue reading "1990 : Owosso Wedding Serves As Cover For Drug Bust"
1993 : Former UM Pitcher Jim Abbott Pitches No-Hitter for Yankees
1993 : Former UM Pitcher Jim Abbott Pitches No-Hitter for Yankees
Sep 4 all-day
Born without a right hand Flint native Jim Abbott went on to have an outstanding career as a baseball pitcher and speakder. Life throws a lot at you, and Jim Abbott tells people they have … Continue reading "1993 : Former UM Pitcher Jim Abbott Pitches No-Hitter for Yankees"
2019 : Governor Orders All Flavored Vaping Products Off Shelves
2019 : Governor Orders All Flavored Vaping Products Off Shelves
Sep 4 all-day
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is offering three emergency rules today banning all flavored vaping products from Michigan shelves amid what Chief Medical Executive Dr. Joneigh Khaidum believes is a youth vaping “public health emergency.” “This is … Continue reading "2019 : Governor Orders All Flavored Vaping Products Off Shelves"
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