On November 6 in history, Lincoln was elected president, the Ottawa Beach Hotel burned near Holland, and Michigan revived turkey hunting. (READ MORE)
November 5 in History: Michigan Women Win the Vote, George Foreman’s Comeback & Granholm’s Election
On November 5 in history, Michigan women won voting rights, George Foreman made boxing history, and Jennifer Granholm was elected governor. (READ MORE)
The Michigan Car That Might Have Been Called “Utopian Turtletop”
Ford considered thousands of names for the Edsel, including the bizarre “Utopian Turtletop.” Discover the strange story behind one of America’s most famous automotive flops.
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)