In 1936, a Detroit Red Wings playoff game lasted nearly three full games and didn’t end until 2:30 AM—one of the longest in NHL history.
March 23, 1984: Michigan’s First Test-Tube Baby Was Born
In 1984, Michigan welcomed its first test-tube baby in Hazel Park — a groundbreaking moment in medical history that helped change the world.
March 22, 1954: The First Modern Shopping Mall Opened in Michigan
Northland Shopping Center opened in Michigan in 1954 and became America’s first modern shopping mall — changing retail forever.
March 21, 1953: The Last Coal-Fired Ferry on Lake Michigan Is Still Running (S.S. Badger)
The S.S. Badger has been crossing Lake Michigan since 1953 and is still running today—powered by coal and full of history.
March 20, 1897: The Detroit Dime Store That Became Kmart
Kmart began as a small Detroit dime store in 1897. Today, only a handful of stores remain — but its impact on retail is everywhere.
March 19, 1925: The Day Michigan Made Fishing Require a License
In 1925, Michigan made it illegal to fish without a license — sparking backlash and changing conservation forever.