On November 6 in history, Lincoln was elected president, the Ottawa Beach Hotel burned near Holland, and Michigan revived turkey hunting. (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)
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)
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 28 in History: Statue of Liberty Dedicated, Black Monday Crash & Gateway Arch Completed
On October 28 in history, the Statue of Liberty was dedicated, Black Monday shook Wall Street, and the Gateway Arch was completed in St. Louis. (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 26 in History: Gunfight at the O.K. Corral, Battle Creek’s Cereal Pioneer & “The Terminator”
On October 26 in history, the Erie Canal opened, Battle Creek cereal pioneer C. W. Post was born, the O.K. Corral gunfight erupted, and “The Terminator” debuted. (READ MORE)