On November 5 in history, Michigan women won voting rights, George Foreman made boxing history, and Jennifer Granholm was elected governor. (READ MORE)
November 3 in History: Chevrolet Founded in Detroit, Laika Orbits Earth & Grand Rapids Fights to Save City Hall
On November 3 in history, Chevrolet was founded in Detroit, Laika orbited Earth aboard Sputnik 2, and Grand Rapids fought to save its old City Hall. (READ MORE)
November 2 in History: Grand Rapids’ First Woman Legislator, Michigan’s Bottle Bill & Cubs World Series Victory
On November 2 in history, Grand Rapids’ Eva Hamilton made history, Michigan approved its Bottle Bill, and the Cubs ended a 108-year World Series drought. (READ MORE)
November 1 in History: Mackinac Bridge Opens, Detroit–Windsor Tunnel Dedicated & Seabiscuit Wins
On November 1 in history, the Mackinac Bridge opened, the Detroit–Windsor Tunnel was dedicated, and Seabiscuit defeated War Admiral. (READ MORE)
October 30 in History: “War of the Worlds”, Rumble in the Jungle & Gerald Ford’s Infamous Headline
On October 30 in history, “War of the Worlds” frightened radio listeners, Muhammad Ali won the “Rumble in the Jungle”, and Gerald Ford made headlines. (READ MORE)
October 27 in History: “Great Pumpkin” Debuts, Michigan’s October Snowstorm & Red Sox Break the Curse
On October 27 in history, the “Great Pumpkin” debuted, Michigan was hit by an October snowstorm, the Red Sox won the World Series, and Grand Rapids opened a new train station. (READ MORE)
October 19 in History: Yorktown Victory, Blockbuster Opens & the Louvre Jewel Heist
On October 19 in history, Britain surrendered at Yorktown, Blockbuster opened its first store, Black Monday rocked Wall Street, and thieves robbed the Louvre. (READ MORE)