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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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Magic Johnson’s Birthday and Bay City’s Rock & Roll...

Michigan Minute ·

2024/08/14

Today in 1959, NBA legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson was born in Lansing, Michigan. In 2014, Bay City honored the song “96 Tears” by Rudy Martinez, aka Question Mark and the Mysterians, recorded in 1966, by declaring it the official Rock & Roll song of the city.

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James Monroe’s Visit & The Palace’s Grand Opening |...

Michigan Minute ·

2024/08/13

Today in 1817, President James Monroe visited Detroit as part of his tour inspecting US forts post-War of 1812, and also visited Monroe, Michigan, named in his honor. On the same day in 1988, The Palace at Auburn Hills opened with a Sting concert. The venue served various sports teams and events until its demolition in July 2020.

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Commissioning of the U.S.S. Wolverine & Its Historic...

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2024/08/12

Today in 1942, the U.S.S. Wolverine, the Great Lakes’ first aircraft carrier, was commissioned in Buffalo, NY. Originally named the Seeandbee, the ship was repurposed by the Navy to train aviators in Lake Michigan. Alongside its sister ship, the Sable, the Wolverine played a crucial role in carrier landing training during World War II.

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Detroit's Record Rainfall & First Mechanical Heart...

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2024/08/11

Today in 2014, Detroit experienced its heaviest one-day rainfall in nearly 90 years, causing flooding, power outages, and two deaths. In 1971, Dr. Adrian Kantrowitz performed the first American implantation of a mechanical heart pump at Mount Sinai Hospital, marking a significant medical advancement.

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First European Ship in Michigan & Soviet Propaganda |...

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2024/08/10

Today in 1697, the European ship Le Griffon docked in Michigan, only to sink in Lake Michigan shortly after. In 1950, Soviet radio claimed Michigan football players were regularly injured, but the U.S. offered Soviet reporters season passes to University of Michigan games to refute the claim.

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Clarissa Shields' Olympic Gold and Gillian Anderson's...

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2024/08/09

In 2012, Flint native Claressa Shields won gold in the first women's middleweight boxing event at the London Olympics. Today is also Gillian Anderson's birthday. Known for "The X-Files" and "The Crown," Anderson grew up in Grand Rapids and attended City Middle-High School. On her graduation night, she broke into the school as a prank but managed to reduce charges to trespassing.

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Fishing Agreement Reached, Shortest American League...

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2024/08/08

Today in 2000, after 27 years of litigation, an agreement was made between Michigan, the US Government, and various indigenous tribes regarding fishing restrictions, particularly nets that were killing fish en masse. In 1920, the Detroit Tigers shut out the New York Yankees 1-0 in the shortest game in American League history, lasting just one hour and thirteen minutes. Today also marks the birthday of Jim Blanchard, born in Detroit in 1942, who served as a two-term Michigan governor and later

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Grand River Avenue Opens & National Lighthouse Day...

Michigan Minute ·

2024/08/07

Today in 1926, Grand River Avenue, or Historic US-16, opened in Michigan, becoming the first paved road to stretch completely across the state. Connecting Detroit to Muskegon, it served as a primary highway for nearly four decades. Today is also National Lighthouse Day. Michigan boasts around 115 lighthouses, the most of any U.S. state. Built between 1818 and 1822, these lighthouses guided ships safely through the Great Lakes.

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Detroit Restaurateur Convicted as Nazi Spy | August 6

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2024/08/06

Today in 1942, Detroit restaurant owner Max Stephan was convicted of treason and sentenced to death for being a Nazi spy. A member of the local German immigrant community, Stephan was turned in by his peers, making the case a national sensation. It was only the second time in U.S. history someone was sentenced to death for treason, the first being during the Whiskey Rebellion. Hours before his execution, President Franklin D. Roosevelt commuted Stephan's sentence to life in prison, where he died of

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Stevie Wonder Signs Historic Contract | August 5

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2024/08/05

Today in 1975, Stevie Wonder signed a groundbreaking contract with Motown worth $37 million for seven albums over seven years. Initially, Wonder considered retiring and moving to Ghana to focus on humanitarian work. However, a change of heart, soul, and contract terms led him back to the music industry. After announcing his plans for a final tour in March 1975, the public and record labels clamored to retain his talents, ultimately giving him unprecedented artistic control.

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Michigan’s First Telephone Rings | August 4

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2024/08/04

Today in 1877, the first telephone in Michigan rang, owned by the Grand Rapids Plaster Company, a friend of Alexander Graham Bell. Bell sent him a pair of the new devices for a public demonstration. The Bell Telephone Company had incorporated just a month earlier. Despite early design problems, the public quickly embraced the new technology. Within a month, the first commercial telephone line in Michigan connected a Detroit drug store to its lab. By October, Detroit police stations were linked by

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The Treaty of Greenville & Bois Blanc Island | August 3

Michigan Minute ·

2024/08/03

Today in 1795, Chippewa Chief Matchekewis ceded Bois Blanc Island to the U.S. as part of the Treaty of Greenville, calling it "an extra and voluntary gift of the Chippewa nation." Following the Battle of Fallen Timbers, indigenous people ceded most of Ohio, part of Indiana, sixteen strategic sites on Michigan waterways, and Mackinac Island. In return, they were promised goods worth around $20,000. Over time, the island's pronunciation shifted to Bois Blanc, but locals still call it "Bob-lo." The

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Michigan's Car Ferry Debut & A Historic Olympic Win |...

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2024/08/02

Today in 1923, the first car ferry service began across the Straits of Mackinac, with the wooden ferry Ariel carrying three cars on its inaugural voyage. The service operated until the Mackinac Bridge opened in 1957. Also today in 1932, Eddie Tolan, a Black American sprinter from Detroit, became the first non-European to be named “The World’s Fastest Human” by winning gold in both the 100 and 200-meter dashes at the Los Angeles Olympic Games.

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Detroit's Historic Bowling Alley & Trailblazing...

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2024/08/01

In 1913, John Bauer and Irv Giese opened The Garden Bowl, a 10-lane bowling alley on Woodward Avenue in Detroit. It has become America's oldest continuously operating bowling alley and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2008. Also today, Michigan-born Harriet Quimby, who became the first American woman to receive a pilot’s license and the first woman to fly across the English Channel, is celebrated for her pioneering achievements in aviation.

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General Motors Listed on NYSE | July 31

Michigan Minute ·

2024/07/31

1911: The New York Stock Exchange listed General Motors Securities, marking a significant expansion for Detroit's burgeoning automotive industry. In a separate historic event, the Treaty with the Ottawa and Chippewa was signed in 1855, establishing land reserves and providing pensions for tribal veterans, guided by Andrew Jackson Blackbird, son of a chief who straddled both Ottawan traditions and Western education at what later became Eastern Michigan University.

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Jimmy Hoffa Disappears | July 30

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2024/07/30

1975: Jimmy Hoffa disappeared after a meeting with Detroit crime figure Tony Jack Giacalone and New Jersey Teamster boss Tony Pro, sparking a mystery that persists to this day. Despite numerous speculations, Hoffa's final resting place remains unknown. 1997: The Michigan Supreme Court legalized charter schools, a controversial educational model praised by some and criticized by others for its impact on public education.

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General Motors Acquires Cadillac | July 29

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2024/07/29

1909: General Motors Corporation acquired Cadillac, the leading luxury automaker at the time, for $4.5 million. Founded from the remains of Henry Ford's second failed company, Cadillac was revitalized under Detroit machinist Henry Leland. By adding Cadillac to its portfolio alongside Buick and Oldsmobile, GM strengthened its position in the auto industry, paving the way for its future as a major automobile manufacturer.

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End of the Detroit Race Riot | July 28

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2024/07/28

1967: The Detroit race riot (or rebellion) came to a close after President Johnson deployed 2 US Army divisions to quell the violence. It was the deadliest incident of the 1967 summer unrest, resulting in over 43 deaths and nearly 1200 injuries. Comparable to the New York City Draft Riots of 1863 and surpassed only by the 1992 LA Riots in severity, the Detroit unrest spurred political changes under figures like Mayor Coleman Young. This event also contributed to the election of Erma Henderson in

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Whipping Law, First Pension Checks & Earthquake |...

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2024/07/27

1818: Detroit enacted a law allowing public whipping for offenses including drunkenness, disorderliness, petty theft, and domestic violence. 1934: The first old-age pension checks, a precursor to Social Security, were mailed out to 100 applicants across nine Michigan counties, ranging from $5 to $12 in value. 1980: Michigan experienced the effects of an earthquake originating in Kentucky, with reports of shaking felt from Allegan to Mount Pleasant, causing disturbances like falling dishes in Detroit

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Lorna Gray's Birthday & Historic Log Jam | July 26

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2024/07/26

1917: Birth of Hollywood actress Lorna Gray in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She starred alongside Buster Keaton and The Three Stooges, and portrayed Gail Richards in the first film adaptation of Captain America in 1944. 1883: Grand Rapids experienced one of the largest log jams in U.S. history due to heavy summer rains. The jam on the Grand River reached 30 feet deep and 7 miles long, taking loggers four days and nights to clear. The incident partially destroyed two train bridges at Fulton and Wealthy

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