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1887 : Detroit Wolverines Win First Pennant
1887 : Detroit Wolverines Win First Pennant
Oct 10 all-day
In 1887 the Detroits — more commonly know as the Detroit Wolverines — captured the only pennant of its eight-year stay in the National League and then went on to play the American Association champion … Continue reading "1887 : Detroit Wolverines Win First Pennant"
1890 : Ferguson v Gies, 82 Mich 358, Michigan’s Great Civil Rights Case Decided
1890 : Ferguson v Gies, 82 Mich 358, Michigan’s Great Civil Rights Case Decided
Oct 10 all-day
After being kicked out of a Detroit restaurant for refusing to sit in the “colored” section, William Ferguson filed a discrimination suit. He lost, but appealed to the Michigan Supreme Court. In 1890 the court … Continue reading "1890 : Ferguson v Gies, 82 Mich 358, Michigan’s Great Civil Rights Case Decided"
1901 : Henry Ford’s One and Only Racing Victory
1901 : Henry Ford’s One and Only Racing Victory
Oct 10 all-day
On Oct. 10, 1901, Henry Ford took one of his contraptions from his Detroit Auto Company to the Grosse Pointe Race Track and raced Alexander Winton of Cleveland, an auto manufacturer considered one of the … Continue reading "1901 : Henry Ford’s One and Only Racing Victory"
1938 : Blue Water Bridge Open for Traffic
1938 : Blue Water Bridge Open for Traffic
Oct 10 all-day
 Dedicated on October 8, the Blue Water Bridge over the St. Clair River at Port Huron opened to traffic on October 10, 1938. A second span was completed in 1997. Source : Michigan History, September/October … Continue reading "1938 : Blue Water Bridge Open for Traffic"
1945 : Detroit Tigers Win Their 2nd World Series; October 10, 1968 : Detroit Tigers Win Their 3rd World Series
1945 : Detroit Tigers Win Their 2nd World Series; October 10, 1968 : Detroit Tigers Win Their 3rd World Series
Oct 10 all-day
On October 10, 1945 The Detroit Tigers won their second World Series Championship, defeating the Chicago Cubs, 9–3 in game 7 at Wrigley Field. On the same date in 1968, the Tigers defeated the St. … Continue reading "1945 : Detroit Tigers Win Their 2nd World Series; October 10, 1968 : Detroit Tigers Win Their 3rd World Series"
1954 : Rob Paulsen III Born
1954 : Rob Paulsen III Born
Oct 10 all-day
Robert Fredrick “Rob” Paulsen III (born October 10, 1954) is an American voice actor, singer and former actor who has done many voice roles in various films, television shows and video games. He is best … Continue reading "1954 : Rob Paulsen III Born"
1959 : Spikehorn Meyer Passes Away, Owner of Bear Den and Dear Park in Harrison
1959 : Spikehorn Meyer Passes Away, Owner of Bear Den and Dear Park in Harrison
Oct 10 all-day
 One of the most colorful characters in our state’s history, John E. ‘Spikehorn’ Meyer was born in Ohio on July 15, 1870 and traveled to Michigan in 1876 with his family. His family purchased … Continue reading "1959 : Spikehorn Meyer Passes Away, Owner of Bear Den and Dear Park in Harrison"
1966 : General Casimir Pulaski Receives A Statue in Detroit
1966 : General Casimir Pulaski Receives A Statue in Detroit
Oct 10 all-day
A statue of General Casimir Pulaski, a much-honored Revolutionary war hero who established the young nation’s first cavalry, was erected at the corner of Washington Boulevard and Michigan Avenue in Detroit. A large crowd, many … Continue reading "1966 : General Casimir Pulaski Receives A Statue in Detroit"
1968 : Detroit Tigers Clinch World Series
1968 : Detroit Tigers Clinch World Series
Oct 10 all-day
 This photo shows the celebration in downtown Detroit following the Tigers clinching the World Series over the St. Louis Cardinals in Game 7.
1974 : Detroit Wheels of the World Football League Play Final Game
1974 : Detroit Wheels of the World Football League Play Final Game
Oct 10 all-day
The Detroit Wheels, the shortest-lived franchise in the short-lived World Football League, stumbled and bumbled across our sports landscape. The team folded on October 10th, cancelling the final 6 games of the season. For the … Continue reading "1974 : Detroit Wheels of the World Football League Play Final Game"
2013 : Detroit Tigers Advance to 3rd Straight American League Championship Series
2013 : Detroit Tigers Advance to 3rd Straight American League Championship Series
Oct 10 all-day
The Tigers are forced to travel to Oakland to win the 5th game of the playoff against the Athletics, 3-0. The ailing Miguel Cabrera hits a homer to help decide the game. The Tigers will … Continue reading "2013 : Detroit Tigers Advance to 3rd Straight American League Championship Series"
2014 : MI-ALA Holds First Kick-Off Meeting
2014 : MI-ALA Holds First Kick-Off Meeting
Oct 10 all-day
Michigan Academic Library Association (MI-ALA), a chapter of the Association of College & Research Libraries, is the new professional association of academic library staff & libraries and the professional home for anyone who works in … Continue reading "2014 : MI-ALA Holds First Kick-Off Meeting"
2016: State High Court Taps First Female Reporter of Decisions
2016: State High Court Taps First Female Reporter of Decisions
Oct 10 all-day
The Michigan Supreme Court appointed Kathryn L. Loomis of Ann Arbor to serve as the reporter of decisions, the first woman to hold the post since 1838. Chief Justice Robert P. Young Jr. announced the … Continue reading "2016: State High Court Taps First Female Reporter of Decisions"
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1869 : State Court Orders Integration of Detroit Schools
1869 : State Court Orders Integration of Detroit Schools
Oct 11 all-day
On October 11, 1869, black children were admitted to the Detroit Public Schools for the first time. Detroit’s black residents had been fighting for educational opportunities since the state established whites-only schools in the 19th … Continue reading "1869 : State Court Orders Integration of Detroit Schools"
1899 : Should Michigan Be Recognized for First in Flight?
1899 : Should Michigan Be Recognized for First in Flight?
Oct 11 all-day
 Herring about to launch a Lilienthal-type glider he built for Octave Chanute in 1894. The Chanute-Herring glider at the Indiana Dunes in 1896. In 1896 Augustus Moore Herring applied for what was possibly the earliest … Continue reading "1899 : Should Michigan Be Recognized for First in Flight?"
1907 : First World Series Game Ever Played in Detroit
1907 : First World Series Game Ever Played in Detroit
Oct 11 all-day
On October 11, 1907, the Chicago Cubs beat the Tigers 6-1 in the first World Series game ever played in Detroit. A crowd of 11,036 attended the game at Bennett Park. The Tigers went on … Continue reading "1907 : First World Series Game Ever Played in Detroit"
1910 : Michigan Campus Newspaper Calls for Numbers on Football Jerseys
1910 : Michigan Campus Newspaper Calls for Numbers on Football Jerseys
Oct 11 all-day
On October 11, 1910, a Michigan Daily editorial strongly requested that University of Michigan’s football players be identified during future games by sewing numbers on their jerseys. But Coach Fielding H. Yost vetoed the idea, … Continue reading "1910 : Michigan Campus Newspaper Calls for Numbers on Football Jerseys"
1913 : George Gauthier Helps MAC Defeat Wolverines for First Time
1913 : George Gauthier Helps MAC Defeat Wolverines for First Time
Oct 11 all-day
 Coach John Macklin initially told George Gauthier he couldn’t join the MAC football team because he only stood 5-foot-6 and weighed only 133 pounds. Macklin eventually relented and Gauthier helped lead MAC to its first … Continue reading "1913 : George Gauthier Helps MAC Defeat Wolverines for First Time"
1913 : Gideon Smith Helps MAC Beat Michigan For the First Time
1913 : Gideon Smith Helps MAC Beat Michigan For the First Time
Oct 11 all-day
 Gideon Smith was the first African-American to participate in athletics at MSU and one of the first in the country to play intercollegiate football. And lest we forget, he was not only a pioneering football … Continue reading "1913 : Gideon Smith Helps MAC Beat Michigan For the First Time"
1914 : Wolverines Hope To Have More Fans At M.A.C. Than Aggies
1914 : Wolverines Hope To Have More Fans At M.A.C. Than Aggies
Oct 11 all-day
In preparation for the trip to East Lansing On October 17, the Wolverines are hoping for a big turnout since the trip can be made for less than $3 and since student passbooks will be … Continue reading "1914 : Wolverines Hope To Have More Fans At M.A.C. Than Aggies"
1924 : MAC Stadium Dedication
1924 : MAC Stadium Dedication
Oct 11 all-day
 Michigan Agricultural College had been playing the game of football since 1896, but it wasn’t until 1923 — when Ralph Young became coach and athletic director — that things really started to evolve. A $160,000 … Continue reading "1924 : MAC Stadium Dedication"
1930 : Hilda Mueller of Bay City Wins First National Championship in Hydroplane Boat Racing
1930 : Hilda Mueller of Bay City Wins First National Championship in Hydroplane Boat Racing
Oct 11 all-day
For a few seasons in 1930 and 1931, Hilda Johanna Mueller of Bay City was the darling of the National Outboard Association, winning numerous races in hydroplane boat racing. On Memorial Day, 1930, she set … Continue reading "1930 : Hilda Mueller of Bay City Wins First National Championship in Hydroplane Boat Racing"
1974 : Sandra Thompson, 1st Black Female State Trooper
1974 : Sandra Thompson, 1st Black Female State Trooper
Oct 11 all-day
Sandra Thompson was the first black woman to become a Michigan State Police trooper. Thompson graduated from state police recruit school in 1974 and retired in 1999 after 25 years at the Lansing and state … Continue reading "1974 : Sandra Thompson, 1st Black Female State Trooper"
2017 : Detroit plans to recognize Indigenous Peoples Day in 2018
2017 : Detroit plans to recognize Indigenous Peoples Day in 2018
Oct 11 all-day
Detroit plans to recognize Indigenous Peoples Day starting next year instead of Columbus Day. The Detroit News reports City Council approved a proposal Tuesday on the issue about how to mark the second Monday of … Continue reading "2017 : Detroit plans to recognize Indigenous Peoples Day in 2018"
Casimir Pulaski Day
Casimir Pulaski Day
Oct 11 all-day
Sec. 1. October 11 of each year shall be known as the “Casimir Pulaski Day”. MCL 435.141
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1852 : Michigan State Teacher’s Association Organized, Later Called MEA
1852 : Michigan State Teacher’s Association Organized, Later Called MEA
Oct 12 all-day
The Michigan State Teacher’s Association was organized on this day in 1852. It was the forerunner of the Michigan Education Association. The Michigan State Teacher’s Association got its start five years before the National Education … Continue reading "1852 : Michigan State Teacher’s Association Organized, Later Called MEA"
1864 : Harper Hospital Opens in Detroit
1864 : Harper Hospital Opens in Detroit
Oct 12 all-day
 On October 12, 1864, Harper Hospital opened as a general military hospital for wounded Civil War soldiers. Occupying the same site as the modern hospital on the east side of Woodward Ave., it was built … Continue reading "1864 : Harper Hospital Opens in Detroit"
1898 : Austin Blair Statue Dedicated
1898 : Austin Blair Statue Dedicated
Oct 12 all-day
 Dedicated on October 12, 1898, this bronze statue commemorates Michigan’s Civil War Governor, who served the state from 1861 to 1864. Source: A Walking Tour of Capitol Square. Provided by: Capitol Tour Guide Services Gov. … Continue reading "1898 : Austin Blair Statue Dedicated"
1921 : Art Clokey Born, Creator of Gumby
1921 : Art Clokey Born, Creator of Gumby
Oct 12 all-day
 Clokey was born Arthur Farrington in Detroit in October 1921 and grew up making mud figures on his grandparents’ Michigan farm. “He always had this in him,” his son, Joseph, recalled Friday. At age 8, … Continue reading "1921 : Art Clokey Born, Creator of Gumby"
1929 : Ingham County Circuit Court Orders Malcolm X’s Parents to Vacate Lansing Home
1929 : Ingham County Circuit Court Orders Malcolm X’s Parents to Vacate Lansing Home
Oct 12 all-day
Born May 19, 1925 in Omaha, Nebraska, Malcolm Little (Malcolm X’s birth name) was the fourth child of Earl and Louise Little. Earl Little, a self-proclaimed Baptist minister, was known for his ardent outspokenness on … Continue reading "1929 : Ingham County Circuit Court Orders Malcolm X’s Parents to Vacate Lansing Home"
1948 : Governor John Engler Born
1948 : Governor John Engler Born
Oct 12 all-day
 On Oct. 12, 1948, Gov. John Engler was born in Mt. Pleasant. Engler grew up in Beal City and attended Michigan State University. He made history at the time by being elected to the state … Continue reading "1948 : Governor John Engler Born"
2013 : 500th Game at Spartan Stadium
2013 : 500th Game at Spartan Stadium
Oct 12 all-day
The Saturday, October 12th game between Indiana University and Michigan State University will be the 500th game played at Spartan Stadium, which opened in 1923 as Macklin Field. Some epic games played in Spartan Stadium … Continue reading "2013 : 500th Game at Spartan Stadium"
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1845 : Douglas Houghton Drowns
1845 : Douglas Houghton Drowns
Oct 13 all-day
 Douglas Houghton, the state geologist who mapped much of Michigan, drowned in a storm on Lake Superior, near Eagle River on October 13, 1845. His association with the Michigan Territory began in 1829, when the … Continue reading "1845 : Douglas Houghton Drowns"
1853 : Amelia Bloomer Lectures on Women’s Rights at Detroit’s Firemen’s Hall
1853 : Amelia Bloomer Lectures on Women’s Rights at Detroit’s Firemen’s Hall
Oct 13 all-day
 On October 13, 1853, Amelia Bloomer, originator of Bloomer undergarments, lectured at Detroit’s Firemen’s Hall on the subject of “Women’s Rights.” Source: Mich-Again’s Day For more information about Amelia Bloomer, see “Amelia Bloomer : Women’s … Continue reading "1853 : Amelia Bloomer Lectures on Women’s Rights at Detroit’s Firemen’s Hall"
1900 : Gerald Marks, American Composer, Born in Saginaw
1900 : Gerald Marks, American Composer, Born in Saginaw
Oct 13 all-day
Listen to Louis Armstrong play All of Me. Gerald Marks (October 13, 1900 – January 27, 1997) was an American composer best known for the song “All of Me” which he co-wrote with Seymour Simons … Continue reading "1900 : Gerald Marks, American Composer, Born in Saginaw"
1928 : Dorothy Gish Visits Detroit
1928 : Dorothy Gish Visits Detroit
Oct 13 all-day
Stage and screen star Dorothy Gish stopped by the St. Francis Orphanage in Detroit to deliver the world’s largest lollypop. Dorothy Gish Gives Detroit Orphans a Lollypop Courtesy of YouTube
1942 : Varsity Polo Team Members Asked to Report to Demonstration Hall
1942 : Varsity Polo Team Members Asked to Report to Demonstration Hall
Oct 13 all-day
Varsity polo team members asked to report. Freshmen are also invited to attend important meeting by Major Gerald Peterson. In the same issue, the lead article says FDR asking for draft of 18 and 19 … Continue reading "1942 : Varsity Polo Team Members Asked to Report to Demonstration Hall"
1970 : Barnett Rosenberg Discusses Importance of Basic Research on College Campuses
1970 : Barnett Rosenberg Discusses Importance of Basic Research on College Campuses
Oct 13 all-day
Basic research lacks sufficient funding, Rosenberg said, and it it criticized by those who feel it does not belong on university campuses. In the same article he also discusses how his experiments have discovered that … Continue reading "1970 : Barnett Rosenberg Discusses Importance of Basic Research on College Campuses"
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1903 : Scottville Clown Band
1903 : Scottville Clown Band
Oct 14 all-day
 The World Famous Scottville Clown Band! Since 1903, those famous clowns from Scottville, Michigan have been entertaining millions of music lovers throughout the state. (In case you are wondering, the city of Scottville is located … Continue reading "1903 : Scottville Clown Band"
1912 : Former Detroit Resident Helps Save Colonel Roosevelt from Assassin
1912 : Former Detroit Resident Helps Save Colonel Roosevelt from Assassin
Oct 14 all-day
 News traveled by wire 100 years ago and took a little longer than today’s internet…. At 8:10 o’clock on the night of Oct. 14, 1912, a shot was fired the echo of which swept around … Continue reading "1912 : Former Detroit Resident Helps Save Colonel Roosevelt from Assassin"
1918: Gunnery Sergeant Robinson Earns Medal of Honor
1918: Gunnery Sergeant Robinson Earns Medal of Honor
Oct 14 all-day
 In May 1917, Robert Robinson enlisted with the Marines and the action in France followed. Although seriously wounded during aerial action over Belgium, he continued to fight and successfully drove off attacking enemy scout planes … Continue reading "1918: Gunnery Sergeant Robinson Earns Medal of Honor"
1922 : Airplane Speed Record Set at Selfridge Field
1922 : Airplane Speed Record Set at Selfridge Field
Oct 14 all-day
 Air races were an extremely popular event in the early days of aviation. An estimated 200,000 spectators watched the opening race at the National Air Races, held at Selfridge Field (now, Selfridge Air National Guard … Continue reading "1922 : Airplane Speed Record Set at Selfridge Field"
1927 : Detroit’s City Airport (now Coleman A. Young International Airport) opened
1927 : Detroit’s City Airport (now Coleman A. Young International Airport) opened
Oct 14 all-day
 On October 14, 1927, Detroit’s City Airport (now Coleman A. Young International Airport) opened. This 1953 aerial view shows the airport’s footprint in its eastside neighborhood. Source : Detroit Historical Society post, October 14, 2018.
1950 : Dearborn Historical Museum Opens
1950 : Dearborn Historical Museum Opens
Oct 14 all-day
 On October 14, 1950, the Dearborn Historical Museum opened in the former Detroit Arsenal Commandant’s Quarters, built between 1833-1837. The building remains the oldest surviving building in Dearborn. Source: Commandant’s Quarters of the Detroit Arsenal … Continue reading "1950 : Dearborn Historical Museum Opens"
1955 : White Pine Designated Official State Tree
1955 : White Pine Designated Official State Tree
Oct 14 all-day
 13/52, photo by Wenström The eastern white pine, (Pinaceae Pinus strobus), is also known as “soft pine.” It was called the Tree of Peace by the Iroquois and in Ojibway, Zhingwaak. Mature white pines can … Continue reading "1955 : White Pine Designated Official State Tree"
1960 : Kennedy Gives Campaign Speech in Lansing
1960 : Kennedy Gives Campaign Speech in Lansing
Oct 14 all-day
Massachusetts Senator John F. Kennedy made a campaign stop in Lansing on this day during his run for the Presidency. Kennedy spoke to a large crowd on the steps of the Capitol and tapped into … Continue reading "1960 : Kennedy Gives Campaign Speech in Lansing"
1960 : Peace Corps Proposed at University of Michigan
1960 : Peace Corps Proposed at University of Michigan
Oct 14 all-day
 On Oct. 14, 1960, future-President John F. Kennedy proposed what would become the Peace Corps in a speech at the University of Michigan. He arrived at 2 a.m. and was greeted by throngs of students … Continue reading "1960 : Peace Corps Proposed at University of Michigan"
1969 : Michigan Daily Reports That Paul McCartney is Dead
1969 : Michigan Daily Reports That Paul McCartney is Dead
Oct 14 all-day
 In the fall of 1969 a strange and mysterious rumor was circulating on the fringes of college campuses in the Midwest: Paul McCartney of the Beatles was dead. According to the rumor, McCartney had died … Continue reading "1969 : Michigan Daily Reports That Paul McCartney is Dead"
1984 : Detroit Tigers Win World Series
1984 : Detroit Tigers Win World Series
Oct 14 all-day
On October 14, 1984, the Detroit Tigers took Game 5 of the World Series against the San Diego Padres to win the franchise’s fourth championship. Kirk Gibson hit two home runs in the clincher, and … Continue reading "1984 : Detroit Tigers Win World Series"
2017 : Rosie the Riveters Break Guinness World Record
2017 : Rosie the Riveters Break Guinness World Record
Oct 14 all-day
 Yes, we set a brand new World Record for the Most Rosie the Riveters here in Ypsilanti, Michigan on October 14, 2017… with 3,755 people dressed as Rosie the Riveter in attendance, including 57 original … Continue reading "2017 : Rosie the Riveters Break Guinness World Record"
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1859 : Flora Temple Sets Trotting World Record in Kalamazoo
1859 : Flora Temple Sets Trotting World Record in Kalamazoo
Oct 15 all-day
Flora Temple was foaled in 1845 it Utica, New York from the sire Loomis Bogus and a dam named Madame Temple. By 1861 she had become a racing icon, the “Queen of the Turf” and … Continue reading "1859 : Flora Temple Sets Trotting World Record in Kalamazoo"
1900 : Burt Lake Burn Out (Native American Injustice)
1900 : Burt Lake Burn Out (Native American Injustice)
Oct 15 all-day
 The Burt Lake Burn-Out was a forced relocation of the Burt Lake Band of Chippewa and Ottawa Indians in northern Michigan’s “Tip of the Mitt” region on 15 October 1900. On that day a sheriff … Continue reading "1900 : Burt Lake Burn Out (Native American Injustice)"
1904 : Captain Florence Haas, First Licensed Female Captain on the Great Lakes
1904 : Captain Florence Haas, First Licensed Female Captain on the Great Lakes
Oct 15 all-day
 Photos from Leelenau Historical Society Great Lakes boat captains have always had a reputation for being a little salty. Maybe it’s the rough seas or long hours at the helm. But not many skippers can … Continue reading "1904 : Captain Florence Haas, First Licensed Female Captain on the Great Lakes"
1908 : Metz Fire
1908 : Metz Fire
Oct 15 all-day
One of Michigan’s most tragic stories happened in the town of Metz, somewhat west of Millersburg and 15 miles south of Rogers City. On the morning of October 15, 1908, a fire swept 35 miles all … Continue reading "1908 : Metz Fire"
1910: Stanley Ketchel, The “Michigan Assassin”, Murdered
1910: Stanley Ketchel, The “Michigan Assassin”, Murdered
Oct 15 all-day
 On Oct. 15, 1910, Stanley Ketchel’s brilliant and flamboyant life was snuffed out on a farm near Conway, Mo. His legend was not. In 2001, when HBO televised a Floyd Mayweather championship fight from Van … Continue reading "1910: Stanley Ketchel, The “Michigan Assassin”, Murdered"
1912 : MAC Professors Use Railroad To Share Agricultural Knowledge in UP
1912 : MAC Professors Use Railroad To Share Agricultural Knowledge in UP
Oct 15 all-day
According to the Detroit Free Press, Michigan Agricultural College (M.A.C) professors used a train to take an agricultural road show to the Upper Peninsula, including exhibits on various agricultural products, techniques, etc. in various cars … Continue reading "1912 : MAC Professors Use Railroad To Share Agricultural Knowledge in UP"
1913 : John Mitchell Born, Attorney General Under President Nixon
1913 : John Mitchell Born, Attorney General Under President Nixon
Oct 15 all-day
On October 15, 1913, U.S. Attorney General John Mitchell during the administration of President Richard Nixon, was born in Detroit. Because of his role in the Watergate conspiracy, break-in, and attempted cover-up, Mitchell became the … Continue reading "1913 : John Mitchell Born, Attorney General Under President Nixon"
1920 : First Four-Way Traffic Light at Woodward and Michigan Avenue
1920 : First Four-Way Traffic Light at Woodward and Michigan Avenue
Oct 15 all-day
The first four-way traffic signal tower in the world was located at the Woodward and Michigan Avenue intersection in October, 1920. The tower was manually operated and had 12 lamps, three in each direction. In … Continue reading "1920 : First Four-Way Traffic Light at Woodward and Michigan Avenue"
1921 : Alpheus Starkey Williams and His Horse Plug Ugly Statue Dedicated
1921 : Alpheus Starkey Williams and His Horse Plug Ugly Statue Dedicated
Oct 15 all-day
 Major Gen. Alpheus Starkey Williams sits atop his horse in the middle of Belle Isle, checking a map as his steed seems to saunter toward downtown. Williams, a Detroiter, was a congressman, a judge, a … Continue reading "1921 : Alpheus Starkey Williams and His Horse Plug Ugly Statue Dedicated"
1940 : Mandatory Draft Registration Declared
1940 : Mandatory Draft Registration Declared
Oct 15 all-day
On Oct. 15, 1940, every man between the age of 21 and 35 except for those already in the military, reserve corps or diplomatic service, were required to register for the draft as the country … Continue reading "1940 : Mandatory Draft Registration Declared"
1948: Elizabeth Anne (Betty) Bloomer Marries Gerald Ford
1948: Elizabeth Anne (Betty) Bloomer Marries Gerald Ford
Oct 15 all-day
On October 15, 1948, Elizabeth Anne (Betty) Bloomer married Gerald Ford, a lawyer and World War II veteran, at Grace Episcopal Church, in Grand Rapids. Gerald Ford was then campaigning for what would be his … Continue reading "1948: Elizabeth Anne (Betty) Bloomer Marries Gerald Ford"
1951 : First International TV Broadcast
1951 : First International TV Broadcast
Oct 15 all-day
On October 15, 1951, the first live international TV broadcast occurred when WWJ-TV sent announcer Bud Lynch across the Detroit River to the Government Dock in Windsor. Source: Michigan Every Day
1951 : Royalty Sighted in Windsor
1951 : Royalty Sighted in Windsor
Oct 15 all-day
 The future Queen Elizabeth and her husband Prince Phillip make an appearance on Detroit River in Windsor with Detroit in background – Detroit News photo (WSU Library), October 15, 1951 Courtesy of the WSU Reuther … Continue reading "1951 : Royalty Sighted in Windsor"
1969 : MSU Faculty and Students March Against Vietnam War
1969 : MSU Faculty and Students March Against Vietnam War
Oct 15 all-day
 January 1969 brought Richard Nixon to office and with him came the promise of “peace with honor”. Nixon claimed he could negotiate the withdrawal of U.S. troops and still maintain a free South Vietnam. By … Continue reading "1969 : MSU Faculty and Students March Against Vietnam War"
2012 : Surfing in Lake Michigan
2012 : Surfing in Lake Michigan
Oct 15 all-day
Josh Tryon of Grand Rapids films surfing action in Holland, Michigan in 2012 and posts on Vimeo. View the video.
2014 : Peter VandenBosch Dies, Founded Wings of Mercy
2014 : Peter VandenBosch Dies, Founded Wings of Mercy
Oct 15 all-day
A radio station owner who founded the Wings of Mercy charity that provided air transport to thousands of critically ill people has died. Peter VandenBosch was 91. Since 1991, Wings of Mercy pilots have donated … Continue reading "2014 : Peter VandenBosch Dies, Founded Wings of Mercy"
2020 : Detroit Plaindealer Receives Historical Marker
2020 : Detroit Plaindealer Receives Historical Marker
Oct 15 all-day
 The Plaindealer newspaper was founded in 1883 by brothers Benjamin and Robert Pelham Jr., Walter H. Stowers and W.H. Anderson with a mission to promote civil rights and provide coverage of local and national events. … Continue reading "2020 : Detroit Plaindealer Receives Historical Marker"
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1918 : Michigan Gripped by Spanish Influenza; MAC Quarantined
1918 : Michigan Gripped by Spanish Influenza; MAC Quarantined
Oct 16 all-day
President Kedzie’s bid to lift the quarantine on the Michigan Agricultural College campus was overruled by Dr. R. M. Olin of State Health Board. Facemasks were distributed to students at the University of Michigan; public … Continue reading "1918 : Michigan Gripped by Spanish Influenza; MAC Quarantined"
1946: Gordie Howe Scores First Goal
1946: Gordie Howe Scores First Goal
Oct 16 all-day
Eighteen-year old Detroit Red Wing rookie, Gordie Howe scored a goal in his first appearance at Olympia Stadium. Howe played for 32 seasons in the National Hockey League and in the World Hockey League where … Continue reading "1946: Gordie Howe Scores First Goal"
1986 : Joe Louis Fist Sculpture Dedicated in Detroit
1986 : Joe Louis Fist Sculpture Dedicated in Detroit
Oct 16 all-day
 As a boxer, Joe Louis united the nation when he defeated German boxer Max Schmeling for the heavyweight championship of the world and in the process becoming one of the nation’s first African-American heroes. Sports … Continue reading "1986 : Joe Louis Fist Sculpture Dedicated in Detroit"
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