On November 1 in history, the Mackinac Bridge opened, the Detroit–Windsor Tunnel was dedicated, and Seabiscuit defeated War Admiral. (READ MORE)
October 22 in History: Lake Michigan Ferry Disaster, the Supremes Make History & JFK Warns of Nuclear War
On October 22 in history, the SS Milwaukee sank in Lake Michigan, JFK addressed the Cuban Missile Crisis, and Detroit’s Supremes made music history. (READ MORE)
October 21 in History: Edison Honored in Michigan, Sleeping Bear Dunes Protected & Back to the Future Day
On October 21 in history, Edison made a lighting breakthrough, Henry Ford dedicated his museum, Sleeping Bear Dunes gained protection, and Back to the Future Day arrived. (READ MORE)
October 20 in History: Bigfoot Caught on Film, Sydney Opera House Opens & a Michigan Man Survives Niagara Falls
On October 20 in history, the Louisiana Purchase was approved, Bigfoot was reportedly filmed, the Sydney Opera House opened, and a Michigan man survived Niagara Falls. (READ MORE)
October 17 in History: London Floods with Beer, the White House Gets Its Name & an Earthquake Strikes
On October 17 in history, the London Beer Flood struck, the White House received its official name, Al Capone was convicted, and the Loma Prieta earthquake hit California. (READ MORE)
October 15 in History: Gerald & Betty Ford Marry, Pictured Rocks Is Born & Cassini Launches
On October 15 in history, Gerald and Betty Ford married, Pictured Rocks became America’s first National Lakeshore, Gretzky passed Howe, and Cassini launched for Saturn. (READ MORE)
October 11 in History: Teddy Roosevelt Takes Flight, Apollo 7 Launches & “SNL” Debuts
On October 11 in history, Theodore Roosevelt took flight, Vatican II opened, Apollo 7 launched, and “Saturday Night Live” made its television debut. (READ MORE)