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1865 : Mason Incorporated
1865 : Mason Incorporated
Mar 9 all-day
On March 9, 1865, Mason was incorporated as a village and during the 19th century, Mason enjoyed being the center of Ingham County activity. While Lansing eventually became the state capital, Mason remained the Ingham … Continue reading "1865 : Mason Incorporated"
1901 : R. E. Olds Moves His Automobile Factory to Lansing
1901 : R. E. Olds Moves His Automobile Factory to Lansing
Mar 9 all-day
 Early Oldsmobile Advertisement By rights, Ransom E. Olds, the man who founded the Oldsmobile company, ought to be as well known as his contemporary, Henry Ford: the two were born just a year apart, in … Continue reading "1901 : R. E. Olds Moves His Automobile Factory to Lansing"
1925 : VFW National Home For Children Opens in Eaton Rapids
1925 : VFW National Home For Children Opens in Eaton Rapids
Mar 9 all-day
 National Home children getting home from school for the day in the 1960’s. The first residents – the children and widow of a World War I veteran – arrived at the VFW National Home for … Continue reading "1925 : VFW National Home For Children Opens in Eaton Rapids"
1932 : Fort Motor Company Introduces the V-8
1932 : Fort Motor Company Introduces the V-8
Mar 9 all-day
On March 9, 1932, Ford Motor Company introduced the production V-8 in its showrooms, and it was an instant success especially with police departments because of its price and speed. The V-8 is considered one … Continue reading "1932 : Fort Motor Company Introduces the V-8"
1945 : Detroit Industrial Expressway Dedicated
1945 : Detroit Industrial Expressway Dedicated
Mar 9 all-day
On March 9, 1945, the Detroit Industrial Expressway was dedicated, giving access to Ford’s aircraft manufacturing facility at Willow Run. It is now part of I-94. Source : Detroit Historical Society Facebook Page
1976 : Hot-Air Balloon Flights Legalized In Michigan
1976 : Hot-Air Balloon Flights Legalized In Michigan
Mar 9 all-day
 Governor William B. Milliken signed legislation that made manned hot-air balloon flights from and over Michigan legal. This law ended a ban over the sale and use of such balloons that had been in effect … Continue reading "1976 : Hot-Air Balloon Flights Legalized In Michigan"
1977 : Burning Bed
1977 : Burning Bed
Mar 9 all-day
 It was on March 9, 1977 that the events in Dansville took place which became known throughout the country as “The Burning Bed.” One night, Francine Hughes, a battered & abused housewife for over twelve … Continue reading "1977 : Burning Bed"
2014 : William Clay Ford Dies, Detroit Lions Owner
2014 : William Clay Ford Dies, Detroit Lions Owner
Mar 9 all-day
William Clay Ford, the last living grandchild of Ford Motor Co. founder Henry Ford, died Sunday morning at his suburban Detroit home from pneumonia. Ford, 88, served with the Dearborn-based automaker for 57 years as … Continue reading "2014 : William Clay Ford Dies, Detroit Lions Owner"
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