On November 7 in history, the Great Lakes Storm began, Johnson signed the Public Broadcasting Act, and Magic Johnson announced his HIV diagnosis. (READ MORE)
November 6 in History: Ottawa Beach Hotel Burns, Lincoln Elected & Obama Wins Reelection
On November 6 in history, Lincoln was elected president, the Ottawa Beach Hotel burned near Holland, and Michigan revived turkey hunting. (READ MORE)
November 4 in History: Faygo Founded in Detroit, King Tut’s Tomb Discovered & Iran Hostage Crisis Begins
On November 4 in history, Faygo began in Detroit, King Tut’s tomb was discovered, and the Iran hostage crisis began in Tehran. (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 31 in History: Houdini Dies in Detroit, Mount Rushmore Completed & Michigan’s International Bridge Opens
On October 31 in history, Houdini died in Detroit, Mount Rushmore was completed, and Michigan’s International Bridge opened on Halloween. (READ MORE)