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1812 : New Madrid Earthquake Felt in Michigan
1812 : New Madrid Earthquake Felt in Michigan
Feb 7 all-day
The New Madrid earthquake, centered in New Madrid, Missouri, was felt in Michigan and all along the East Coast. For more information, see New Madrid Earthquakes 1811-1812 wikipedia entry. What’s It Like to Live on … Continue reading "1812 : New Madrid Earthquake Felt in Michigan"
1976 : Detroiter Sheila Young First American to Win Three Medals At Winter Olympics
1976 : Detroiter Sheila Young First American to Win Three Medals At Winter Olympics
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1976 : Detroiter Sheila Young First American to Win Three Medals At Winter Olympics
On February 7, 1976, Detroiter Sheila Young became the first American to win three medals in one Winter Olympics. Her medals — one gold (500 meters), one silver (1500 meters), and one bronze (1000 meters) … Continue reading "1976 : Detroiter Sheila Young First American to Win Three Medals At Winter Olympics"
1994 : Lake Superior Freezes Over (Completely)
1994 : Lake Superior Freezes Over (Completely)
Feb 7 all-day
On February 7, 1994, satellite images showed that Lake Superior had completely frozen over, although the lake’s center showed a very thin layer of ice that covered the water. The pictures appeared to settle the … Continue reading "1994 : Lake Superior Freezes Over (Completely)"
2014 : Governor Snyder Congratulates Michigan’s Olympians
2014 : Governor Snyder Congratulates Michigan’s Olympians
Feb 7 all-day
Gov. Rick Snyder today congratulated 13 Michigan athletes competing in the 2014 Olympic Winter Games in Sochi, Russia: “I congratulate all of Michigan’s Olympians competing in this year’s winter games for the tremendous honor they … Continue reading "2014 : Governor Snyder Congratulates Michigan’s Olympians"
2014 : President Barack Obama Visits MSU To Sign Farm Bill
2014 : President Barack Obama Visits MSU To Sign Farm Bill
Feb 7 all-day
President Barack Obama will visit Michigan State University today to sign the $956 billion farm bill and highlight agriculture’s importance to the economy after it received Senate approval Tuesday, the White House confirmed. Obama is … Continue reading "2014 : President Barack Obama Visits MSU To Sign Farm Bill"
2017 : Betsy Devos Confirmed As U.S. Secretary of Education
2017 : Betsy Devos Confirmed As U.S. Secretary of Education
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2017 : Betsy Devos Confirmed As U.S. Secretary of Education
Michigan native Betsy Devos is now the U.S. Secretary of Education after being confirmed by the tightest vote for a presidential cabinet nominee in U.S. Senate history — 51 to 50. Vice President Pence cast … Continue reading "2017 : Betsy Devos Confirmed As U.S. Secretary of Education"
2018 : Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore Quarter Officially Launched
2018 : Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore Quarter Officially Launched
Feb 7 all-day
2018 : Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore Quarter Officially Launched
The United States Mint and the National Park Service launched the “America the Beautiful” Quarters Program coin honoring Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore in Michigan on Wednesday, February 7, 2018. Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore of Michigan … Continue reading "2018 : Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore Quarter Officially Launched"
2019 : Congressman John Dingell Jr. Dies
2019 : Congressman John Dingell Jr. Dies
Feb 7 all-day
Former U.S. Rep. John David Dingell Jr., who was one of the U.S. House’s most powerful chairmen and helped write and pass some of the most consequential legislation in the nation’s history, died Thursday. He was 92. … Continue reading "2019 : Congressman John Dingell Jr. Dies"
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