On July 3 in history, the Battle of Gettysburg ended, the FDIC made its first payment, Jackie Robinson entered the Hall of Fame, and “Back to the Future” premiered. (READ MORE)
June 16 in History: Ford Motor Company Begins, America’s First Roller Coaster Opens, and Space Invaders Arrives
Here is what has happened on June 16. (READ MORE)
May 1, 1926: How Henry Ford Helped Create the 40-Hour Workweek
On May 1, 1926, Henry Ford introduced the five-day, 40-hour workweek—an idea that reshaped American labor and started in Michigan.
April 29, 1813: The Simple Invention That Helped Build Michigan’s Auto Empire
An early rubber patent on April 29, 1813 helped lay the foundation for Michigan’s automotive industry, where rubber became essential to building cars.
March 16 in History: Lansing becomes Michigan’s capital, first liquid-fuel rocket launched & Dow Jones crossed 10,000 mark for the first time
On this day in history, March 16: Lansing becomes Michigan’s state capital, Robert H. Goddard launches the first liquid-fuel rocket, and the Dow Jones crosses the 10,000 mark for the first time. (READ MORE)