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Michigan Minute

WKAR Public Media

WKAR’s Jamie Paisley presents intriguing stories for each day in Michigan history. From name changes and iconic cities to arcane laws, Michigan Minute covers a wide variety of fascinatingly true tales from the Great Lake State. Interested in supporting the Michigan Minute?

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First Train at Fort Street Depot & Kiwanis Charter |...

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2025/01/21

On this day in 1893, the first train arrived at Detroit’s Fort Street Union Depot. In 1915, Kiwanis International was founded, with the first club organized in Detroit's Griswold Hotel.

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Michigan's First Locomotive Train & The Supremes |...

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2025/01/20

On this day in 1837, Michigan's first locomotive-powered train began service from Adrian to Toledo. In 1988, the Supremes were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, celebrated for their polished style that bridged pop and soul.

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Bob Heft's 50-Star Flag Design & Legacy | Jan 19

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2025/01/19

On this day in 1941, Bob Heft was born in Saginaw, Michigan. At 17, he designed the 50-star American flag, which earned him a B-minus in class but later a call from President Eisenhower. This flag remains the longest-serving design in U.S. history.

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Bread Slicing Ban & Glenn Frey Passes | Jan 18

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2025/01/18

On this day in 1943, Michigan bakeries were ordered to stop slicing bread to save steel for the war effort. Also today, Glenn Frey, co-founder of The Eagles and Royal Oak native, passed away in 2016. His music continues to inspire.

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Ellen Tower, Hudson's Closes, & James Earl Jones |...

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2025/01/17

On this day in 1899, Ellen May Tower, a veteran of the Spanish American War, became the first woman in Michigan to receive a military funeral. In 1983, Detroit’s J. L. Hudson Department store closed its doors for the last time. And in 1931, James Earl Jones, the iconic voice of Darth Vader and Mufasa, was born.

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Blanche Martin, Caberfae Ski, & Meteor Sighting | Jan 16

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2025/01/16

On this day in 1937, Blanche Martin, the first African American MSU Trustee, was born. In 1938, Caberfae Ski Resort opened in the Manistee National Forest. And in 2018, a meteor lit up the Michigan sky.

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Macomb Named, First All-Woman Jury, WKAR TV Launch |...

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2025/01/15

On this day in 1818, Macomb County was named after General Alexander Macomb. In 1919, Michigan had its first all-woman jury, which quickly delivered a guilty verdict. And in 1954, WKAR launched its public television station, the third in the country.

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Joseph Williams & Jack Johnson's Arrest | Jan 14

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2025/01/14

On this day in 1856, Joseph R. Williams became the first president of the Agricultural College of the State of Michigan. In 1913, Jack Johnson, the first African-American heavyweight champion, was arrested in Battle Creek for violating the Mann Act and was posthumously pardoned in 2018.

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Ontonagon's Founding & Willcox's Medal of Honor | Jan 13

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2025/01/13

On this day in 1854, Jim Paul registered the plot of land that would become Ontonagon, though he failed to secure the title. In 1862, Gov. Austin Blair approved a resolution to assist in the exchange of prisoners of war, focusing on Colonel Orlando B. Willcox, who was later promoted and awarded the Medal of Honor.

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Berry Gordy Founds Tamla Records | Jan 12

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2025/01/12

On this day in 1959, Berry Gordy started his first record label, Tamla Records, to release Marv Johnson’s single "Come to Me." Due to radio rules, Gordy founded multiple labels, eventually incorporating them under Motown Records. Today marks the beginning with Tamla Records.

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Jefferson's Act, Smog Research, & IVF Quintuplets |...

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2025/01/11

On this day in 1805, President Thomas Jefferson signed the act establishing the Michigan Territory. In 1955, the Society of Automotive Engineers reported on car exhaust creating smog. And in 1988, Dr. Lenny Hutton delivered the world’s first quintuplets conceived by In-Vitro Fertilization at Beaumont Hospital.

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Youngblood's Bribery & Lions' Legacy | Jan 10

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2025/01/10

On this day in 1974, Detroit Democrat Charles Youngblood was convicted of conspiracy to bribe a public official. In 1964, William Clay Ford took control of the Detroit Lions for $4.5 million. The Lions, originally from Portsmouth, Ohio, are now worth over $4 billion.

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Milder Winters & Marquette Airport Fines | Jan 9

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2025/01/09

On this day in 1886, the Detroit Free Press reported on “Winters Getting Milder” due to steam heat. In 1973, Marquette Airport was fined for not complying with FAA anti-hijack regulations. And in 1996, a task force called for equitable funding for Michigan’s public universities.

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Michigan's Militia & Milestones | Jan 8

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2025/01/08

On this day in 1838, Governor Stevens T. Mason called out the state militia to prevent Canadian rebels from using Michigan as a base to attack Canada. In 1997, Marilyn Kelly's investiture marked the first time women comprised a majority on Michigan’s Supreme Court.

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First Detroit-Miami Flight & Powerglide Launch | Jan 7

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2025/01/07

On this day in 1929, the first non-stop flight from Detroit to Miami took place. In 1950, Chevrolet introduced the Powerglide, the first affordable automatic transmission. And in 1971, a B52 bomber narrowly missed the Big Rock Park nuclear plant when it crashed into Lake Michigan.

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Kerrigan Attack & Danny Thomas' Legacy | Jan 6

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2025/01/06

On this day in 1994, the U.S. Figure Skating Championship in Detroit was marred by the attack on Nancy Kerrigan, orchestrated by supporters of Tonya Harding. In 1912, Muzyad Yakhoob, later known as Danny Thomas, was born in Deerfield, Michigan. He founded St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

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U-M Admits Women & Michigan Central Station | Jan 5

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2025/01/05

On this day in 1870, the University of Michigan’s Board of Regents voted to allow women as students. In 1988, the last train left Michigan Central Station, which was later refurbished by Ford in 2023 as a symbol of Detroit’s resurgence.

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Ford River Rouge Plant & First Woman Newscaster | Jan 4

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2025/01/04

On this day in 1918, the historic Ford River Rouge plant began operations, initially assembling Fordson tractors. In 1943, Fran Harris became Michigan’s first woman newscaster on the radio, marking a step towards radio equality.

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Governors, Congresswomen, & Pioneers | Jan 3

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2025/01/03

On this day in 1848, Epaphroditus Ransom became Michigan’s 7th governor and the first sworn in at Lansing. In 1951, Ruth Thompson became Michigan’s first woman in Congress. In 2019, Rashida Tlaib became the first Palestinian American woman elected to the U.S. House of Representatives.

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The Gray Ghost, Red Raids, & Coleman Young | Jan 2

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2025/01/02

On this day in 1920, an infamous pirate known as the Gray Ghost began haunting the Detroit River. Also in 1920, the FBI rounded up suspected communists in Michigan during the Red Raid. In 1974, Coleman Young became Detroit’s first Black mayor, serving for 20 years.

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