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1783 : Benjamin Franklin Badgers Britain Into Ceding Isle Royale to U.S.
1783 : Benjamin Franklin Badgers Britain Into Ceding Isle Royale to U.S.
Sep 3 all-day
 Great Britain and the United States signed the Treaty of Paris, thus ending the Revolutionary War and ceding Michigan to the United States of America. However, to retain the lucrative fur trade in Michigan, Britain … Continue reading "1783 : Benjamin Franklin Badgers Britain Into Ceding Isle Royale to U.S."
1855 : Michigan Women’s College Founded in Lansing
1855 : Michigan Women’s College Founded in Lansing
Sep 3 all-day
Michigan Female College The Michigan Female College dates to the early years of our state’s development. It is associated with one of Michigan’s most distinguished and admired women of the 19th century, Abigail Rogers, and … Continue reading "1855 : Michigan Women’s College Founded in Lansing"
1877: University of Detroit Begins Classes
1877: University of Detroit Begins Classes
Sep 3 all-day
 On September 3, 1877, the University of Detroit began classes with a group of 84 students. Now, the institution of higher learning is known as the University of Detroit Mercy and has over 5,500 students … Continue reading "1877: University of Detroit Begins Classes"
Labor Day
Labor Day
Sep 3 all-day
Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions … Continue reading "Labor Day"
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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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1881 : Thumb Burns
1881 : Thumb Burns
Sep 5 all-day
 On September 5, 1881, Michigan’s Great Thumb Fire began when gale force winds swept into the thumb area where small fires were already burning. The fire raged for three days, burned a million acres in … Continue reading "1881 : Thumb Burns"
1959: Governor G. Mennen Williams Leads First Mackinac Bridge Walk
1959: Governor G. Mennen Williams Leads First Mackinac Bridge Walk
Sep 5 all-day
On Sept. 5, 1959, the first Labor Day Mackinac Bridge Walk was held and more than 15,000 hikers joined Gov. G. Mennen Williams as he set the first time record for governors, crossing the 4.5-mile … Continue reading "1959: Governor G. Mennen Williams Leads First Mackinac Bridge Walk"
1975: President Gerald Ford Survives Assassination Attempt
1975: President Gerald Ford Survives Assassination Attempt
Sep 5 all-day
Lynette (Squeaky) Fromme, a 26-year old member of the Manson family, tried to shoot President Gerald R. Ford in Sacramento, CA on this day. Seventeen days later, Sara Jane Moore would try again in San … Continue reading "1975: President Gerald Ford Survives Assassination Attempt"
2011 : President Barack Obama Participates in Detroit’s Labor Day Celebration
2011 : President Barack Obama Participates in Detroit’s Labor Day Celebration
Sep 5 all-day
In his strongest words of support for organized labor, President Barack Obama told a riverfront crowd of thousands Monday in Detroit: “As long as I’m in the White House, I’m going to stand up for … Continue reading "2011 : President Barack Obama Participates in Detroit’s Labor Day Celebration"
2017 : Little Caesars Arena Ribbon Cutting
2017 : Little Caesars Arena Ribbon Cutting
Sep 5 all-day
 More than a new home for two professional sports teams, the Little Caesars Arena, set for a ribbon-cutting next week, is the centerpiece of a 50-block development dubbed District Detroit that is expected to breathe life … Continue reading "2017 : Little Caesars Arena Ribbon Cutting"
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1824 : John R. Williams Elected Detroit’s First Mayor
1824 : John R. Williams Elected Detroit’s First Mayor
Sep 6 all-day
 John R. Williams receives 102 votes to his opponents’ collective 12 to become Michigan’s first mayor. He was probably still mad about losing the election the previous year to become Michigan’s first territorial representative in … Continue reading "1824 : John R. Williams Elected Detroit’s First Mayor"
1835 : Michigan’s Militia Invades Toledo, Ohio
1835 : Michigan’s Militia Invades Toledo, Ohio
Sep 6 all-day
Disregarding his removal as acting governor of the Michigan Territory on August 29, Stevens T. Mason led the Michigan militia to Toledo on September 6 to prevent any Ohio judges from holding court the following … Continue reading "1835 : Michigan’s Militia Invades Toledo, Ohio"
1897 : Sarah Emma Edmonds Seelye, Michigan Civil War Soldier, Asks for Increase in Her Military Pension
1897 : Sarah Emma Edmonds Seelye, Michigan Civil War Soldier, Asks for Increase in Her Military Pension
Sep 6 all-day
 < After the fall of Fort Sumter, Sarah volunteered for the Union cause and under disguise she soldiered using the alias Franklin (Frank) Thompson. She joined the United States Army, Company F, Second Michigan Volunteer … Continue reading "1897 : Sarah Emma Edmonds Seelye, Michigan Civil War Soldier, Asks for Increase in Her Military Pension"
1901 : Michigan Anarchist Assassinates President McKinley
1901 : Michigan Anarchist Assassinates President McKinley
Sep 6 all-day
 On Sept. 6, 1901, a Michigan native shot and killed President William McKinley during his visit to the Pan American Exhibition in Buffalo, N.Y. Leon F. Czolgosz, an anarchist from Michigan living in Cleveland, believed … Continue reading "1901 : Michigan Anarchist Assassinates President McKinley"
1960 : JFK Gave a Labor Day Speech in Cadillac Square
1960 : JFK Gave a Labor Day Speech in Cadillac Square
Sep 6 all-day
On September 6, 1960, a bushy haired U.S. senator with a New England accent came to Cadillac Square in downtown Detroit on Labor Day to deliver his first official campaign speech for president before a … Continue reading "1960 : JFK Gave a Labor Day Speech in Cadillac Square"
1964 : Beatles Perform at Olympia Stadium
1964 : Beatles Perform at Olympia Stadium
Sep 6 all-day
To the delight of their fans, the Beatles traveled to Olympia Stadium in September 6, 1964 in Detroit. The Beatles actually performed two concerts at the 15,000-capacity Detroit Olympia that day. The other acts on … Continue reading "1964 : Beatles Perform at Olympia Stadium"
1989 : Dave Russell, First Modern Day Sparty, Debuts
1989 : Dave Russell, First Modern Day Sparty, Debuts
Sep 6 all-day
 In 1989, a full-body foam and rubber warrior with bulging muscles, ripped abs and cartoonish face was born — and an unknown engineering student became the first official Sparty. His name was never disclosed. Thirty … Continue reading "1989 : Dave Russell, First Modern Day Sparty, Debuts"
2011 : Online News Magazine Bridge Debuts
2011 : Online News Magazine Bridge Debuts
Sep 6 all-day
On September 6, 2011, Bridge announced its launch as an online news magazine providing in-depth coverage of the state’s public policy and economic challenges. To see the original announcement and a few articles that were … Continue reading "2011 : Online News Magazine Bridge Debuts"
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1835 : Ohio Officials Attempt To Demonstrate Legal Authority Over Toledo Strip, But Flee Instead
1835 : Ohio Officials Attempt To Demonstrate Legal Authority Over Toledo Strip, But Flee Instead
Sep 7 all-day
Ohio officials attempted to show legal authority in the disputed Toledo Strip by holding a brief 3 a.m. court session in Lucas County, then fleeing before Michigan troops could catch them. Sources : Michigan History, … Continue reading "1835 : Ohio Officials Attempt To Demonstrate Legal Authority Over Toledo Strip, But Flee Instead"
1948 : President Truman Makes Campaign Stop in Lansing
1948 : President Truman Makes Campaign Stop in Lansing
Sep 7 all-day
 President Truman giving a campaign speech at Lansing Union Depot with his daughter Margaret and Governor Kim Sigler – Labor Day 1948 [Lansing State Journal 9/7/1948]
1956 : Michigan Test Pilot Reaches Altitude Record
1956 : Michigan Test Pilot Reaches Altitude Record
Sep 7 all-day
 On September 7, 1956, U.S. Air Force captain Iven Carl Kincheloe, Jr. of Cassopolis, Mich., became the first man to fly into outer space (as it was defined at the time) when his X-2 … Continue reading "1956 : Michigan Test Pilot Reaches Altitude Record"
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1760 : The French and Indian War Ends, New France Becomes Part of England
1760 : The French and Indian War Ends, New France Becomes Part of England
Sep 8 all-day
Pierre Francois de Riguad, Marquis de Vaudreuil-Cavagnal, the last governor of New France, finally capitulated to the English in Montreal on Sept. 8, 1760. The move ended most of the active fighting in the French … Continue reading "1760 : The French and Indian War Ends, New France Becomes Part of England"
1815 : Treaty of Spring Wells
1815 : Treaty of Spring Wells
Sep 8 all-day
This treaty, signed by General William Henry Harrison and representatives of various tribes on September 8, 1815 in Spring Wells, Michigan Territory, established peace between the United States and the Wyandot, Delaware, Seneca, Shawnee (Shawanoe), … Continue reading "1815 : Treaty of Spring Wells"
1885 : Eleznor Hutzel Born, Women and Children’s Advocate
1885 : Eleznor Hutzel Born, Women and Children’s Advocate
Sep 8 all-day
 If you live in the Detroit area, you might recognize her last name and wonder if she’s connected to Hutzel Women’s Hospital, a part of the DMC. Yep, that hospital was named after Eleanore Hutzel. … Continue reading "1885 : Eleznor Hutzel Born, Women and Children’s Advocate"
1896 : Suomi College Opens in Hancock
1896 : Suomi College Opens in Hancock
Sep 8 all-day
On September 8, 1896, Suomi College, the first Finnish college in the country, opened in rented quarters in Hancock with 27 students. On July 1, 2000, Suomi College changed its name to Finlandia University. Source: … Continue reading "1896 : Suomi College Opens in Hancock"
1974 : President Gerald Ford Pardons Richard Nixon
1974 : President Gerald Ford Pardons Richard Nixon
Sep 8 all-day
To avoid further controversy, President Gerald Ford pardoned Richard Nixon. Many believe this act crippled Ford’s chances in the subsequent presidential election. Source : Michigan Historical Calendar, courtesy of the Clarke Historical Library at Central … Continue reading "1974 : President Gerald Ford Pardons Richard Nixon"
2017 : Heritage Guitar of Kalamazoo Celebrates 100th Birthday
2017 : Heritage Guitar of Kalamazoo Celebrates 100th Birthday
Sep 8 all-day
Craftsmen have been making guitars and stringed instruments in Kalamazoo for more than 100 years. That is being celebrated Friday and Saturday, Sept. 8 and 9, at the epicenter of that work here, the 225 … Continue reading "2017 : Heritage Guitar of Kalamazoo Celebrates 100th Birthday"
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1910 : Michigan Car Ferry Pere Marquette 18 Sinks
1910 : Michigan Car Ferry Pere Marquette 18 Sinks
Sep 9 all-day
 “At least twenty-nine persons died when this vessel sank in Lake Michigan twenty miles off the Wisconsin coast on September 9, 1910. One of the Ludington carferry fleet, the 350 foot S.S. Pere Marquette 18 … Continue reading "1910 : Michigan Car Ferry Pere Marquette 18 Sinks"
1925 : Dr. Ossian Sweet Defends Family, Leading to Changes in Housing Laws
1925 : Dr. Ossian Sweet Defends Family, Leading to Changes in Housing Laws
Sep 9 all-day
 When a white mob threatened Dr. Ossian Sweet’s family, who had just moved into an all-white Detroit neighborhood, a shot was fired from the house that killed an onlooker. Famed lawyer Clarence Darrow successfully defended … Continue reading "1925 : Dr. Ossian Sweet Defends Family, Leading to Changes in Housing Laws"
1938 : Detroit Lions Move Games to Briggs Stadium
1938 : Detroit Lions Move Games to Briggs Stadium
Sep 9 all-day
On September 9, 1938, the Detroit Lions moved their season games to Briggs Stadium, where the Tigers played. The Lions would continue playing there until they moved to the Pontiac Silverdome in 1975. Source : … Continue reading "1938 : Detroit Lions Move Games to Briggs Stadium"
1986 : The Great Flood of 1986
1986 : The Great Flood of 1986
Sep 9 all-day
A digital archive with information on Michigan’s Great Flood of 1986. From the site: “The rain began late Tuesday evening on Sept. 9, 1986, in west central lower Michigan and gradually moved east into the … Continue reading "1986 : The Great Flood of 1986"
1994 : Rolling Stones Visit Spartan Stadium
1994 : Rolling Stones Visit Spartan Stadium
Sep 9 all-day
 The first rock event in Spartan Stadium history occurred on September 9, 1994 when the Rolling Stones visited and presented their Voodoo Lounge Tour set.
2015 : Obama Pitches Free Community College at Macomb Community College
2015 : Obama Pitches Free Community College at Macomb Community College
Sep 9 all-day
Giving students two years of free community college is simply an extension of America’s historical emphasis on the importance of education, President Barack Obama told a crowd of about 1,000 at Macomb Community College. Referencing … Continue reading "2015 : Obama Pitches Free Community College at Macomb Community College"
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