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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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Elly Peterson, MI Political Pioneer | June 5

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2024/06/01

1914: Birthday of Elly Peterson, a trailblazer in Michigan politics as first woman to chair a major political party in the state. Despite losing a 1964 Senate race, she later served as chair of the Michigan Republican Party and assistant chairman of the Republican National Committee. Disillusioned with her party's stance on women's rights, she became an independent in the 1970s. Peterson was posthumously inducted into the Michigan Women’s Hall of Fame in 1984.

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First Autoworkers Strike in the US | June 17

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2024/06/01

1913: Detroit witnessed the first of many historic automobile strikes, marking not only the city's first auto strike but also the first in the nation. Workers at multiple Studebaker plants in Detroit initiated the strike and were represented by The Industrial Workers of the World, a union with approximately 200 members. The intertwined history of Detroit and other cities in Michigan as both car towns and union towns underscores their pivotal role in shaping American labor conditions for the better

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Henry Ford's Quadricycle | June 4

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2024/06/01

1896: Henry Ford tested his hand-built Quadricycle, marking a milestone in automotive history. Ford's Quadricycle featured a basic design with four bicycle wheels and a simple gas engine mounted to a carriage frame. Despite its rudimentary construction, it reached a top speed of 20 mph. Today, the original Quadricycle is housed at The Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, Michigan.

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Armando Galarraga's 'Imperfect Game' | June 2

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2024/06/01

2010: Armando Galarraga of the Detroit Tigers nearly achieved a perfect game against the Cleveland team. However, an umpire's controversial call on the final batter, Jason Donald, denied him the milestone. Despite Galarraga's impressive pitching stats, including 28 batters faced with only one hit allowed, the game remains famous as an "Imperfect Game."

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Red Wings Repeat Champ and Tim Allen's Birthday |...

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2024/06/01

2002: The Detroit Red Wings clinched their third Stanley Cup victory in six years by defeating the Carolina Hurricanes 3-1. However, the celebration was tempered by the announcement of coach Scotty Bowman's retirement. 1953: The birthday of actor and comedian Tim Allen. Though born in Colorado, his family moved to Michigan during his childhood. He transitioned from a rocky past involving drug charges in the late 70s to a successful career in comedy. In 1994, he achieved a remarkable feat, with the

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Mary Moore of All-American Girls Pro Baseball | June 7

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2024/06/01

1932: Birthday of Mary Moore, who became part of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League, playing for the Battle Creek Belles from 1950 to 1952. Inspired by Detroit Tigers' Eddie Lake, Moore developed a love for baseball. She participated in the reunion scene at the end of the film "A League of Their Own" along with 40 other league alums, including a memorable slide into home plate.

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U of M Honors Marian Anderson and Book Ban Overturned...

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2024/06/01

1959: Famed African-American contralto Marian Anderson was awarded an honorary music degree from the University of Michigan, making her the first woman and first Black commencement speaker for Michigan's graduation ceremony. 1972: The Michigan Court of Appeals overturned a ruling that banned Kurt Vonnegut's novel "Slaughterhouse Five" from Oakland County schools, affirming the importance of First Amendment rights.

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Great Fire Spawns Detroit's Motto | June 11

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2024/06/01

1805: The Great Fire of Detroit ignited when baker, John Harvey, accidentally dropped ashes from his pipe into a pile of dry hay on a hot, windy day. Despite efforts by townspeople forming bucket brigades, the flames spread rapidly, consuming the bakery and nearby barn. Thankfully, all Detroit residents managed to escape unharmed. The fire left the young city in ruins. Father Gabriel Richard penned the hopeful phrase "Speramus meliora; resurget cineribus" ("We hope for better days; it shall rise

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MI's Indigenous Soldiers and Dodge in Hamtramck | June 1

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2024/06/01

1863: Michigan initiated the recruitment of Native Americans for the Civil War, forming Company K, who notably flew a live eagle instead of a flag and fought valiantly to end slavery. 1910: The Dodge Brothers began construction on a car parts factory in Hamtramck, transforming it into a city of nearly 50,000, primarily inhabited by Polish immigrants. However, by 1980, Dodge Main was considered obsolete and closed down.

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MI Loses Toledo, Gains UP | June 15

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2024/06/01

1836: Michigan secured control of the Upper Peninsula as part of a resolution to a boundary dispute with Ohio. Both claimed the mouth of the Maumee River (present-day Toledo). The compromise reached in Congress awarded Toledo to Ohio and granted Michigan immediate statehood along with the Upper Peninsula. While Ohio celebrated the outcome, but Michigan was initially less enthusiastic. However, today the UP stands as a hidden gem, often overlooked by those outside the Great Lakes Region.

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Juneteenth and Malcolm X's Daughter | June 19

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2024/06/01

1865: Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States. On June 19th of that year, Union soldiers, under Major General Gordon Granger, arrived in Galveston, Texas, bringing the news of the end of the Civil War and the emancipation of the enslaved people. Notably, Ilyasah Shabazz, daughter of Malcolm X, who spent her youth in Lansing, Michigan, spoke about Juneteenth during a commemoration at Manhattan's African Burial Ground in 2014.

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Eisenhower's D-Day Order To Saginaw Lt. | June 6

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2024/06/01

1944: D-Day. General Eisenhower famously ordered "Full victory – nothing else" to the 101st Airborne Division, captured in an iconic photograph. He conversed with Lieutenant Wallace Strobel, a native of Saginaw, Michigan, mentioning his fondness for the state's fishing. Strobel survived the war, living until 1999, passing away a day after his 22nd birthday and fifty-five years after D-Day.

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Mr. Hockey, Gordie Howe Passes | June 10

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2024/06/01

2016: Mr. Hockey, Gordie How, passes at 88 years old. Howe was celebrated as one of the greatest goal scorers in history, with a remarkable record of finishing in the top five for scoring in 20 consecutive seasons from 1949 to 1971, still an NHL record. Known for his toughness, he inspired the term "Gordie Howe Hat trick," comprising a goal, assist, and fight, although he achieved this feat only twice in his career. Howe played a pivotal role in leading the Red Wings to four Stanley Cup

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U of M Tries To Absorb The Future MSU | June 16

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2024/06/01

1855: University of Michigan President Harry Tappan aimed to persuade the Michigan Legislature to bring the establishment of an agricultural college within the umbrella of the University of Michigan. But John C. Holmes, secretary of the Michigan State Agricultural Society, countered Tappan's proposal, arguing that young farmers wouldn't receive adequate attention within the existing university in Ann Arbor. The legislature agreed with Holmes, making the future MSU an institution separate from the U

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MI Dems Censured and Largest Flag Retired | June 14

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2024/06/01

2012: The Michigan House of Representatives censured Democratic Representatives Lisa Brown and Barb Byrum amid a contentious anti-abortion debate. Representative Brown defended her actions, citing her use of the word "vagina" during the debate and questioning the difference in using anatomically correct terms like "elbow." 1976: Detroit's Hudson's Department Store retired the world's largest flag, a 7-story flag used for patriotic holidays. It required 55 people to place it on the department store

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'Actor James Tolkan Born and Desegregation Riots |...

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2024/06/01

1931: James Tolkan, renowned hard-nosed character actor was born in Calumet, Michigan. Tolkan is perhaps best known for portraying Principal Strickland in the Back to the Future films with his catchphrase admonition, "You're a slacker!" 1943: Amidst World War II, a population boom strained housing resources in Detroit. So, Michigan announced the desegregation of housing, triggering violent riots and looting by racist white Detroiters. The unrest lasted a day and a half until it was quelled by

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Engineering Marvel and Breakfast Breakthrough | May 31

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2024/05/31

1855: The Soo Canal, linking Lake Huron and Lake Superior, opened after two years of construction, showcasing a remarkable engineering feat. 1884: In Battle Creek, Michigan, Dr. John Harvey Kellogg stumbled upon corn flakes while searching for a bread substitute, leading to a patent application that forever changed breakfast.

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Life-Saving Moment on the Diamond | May 30

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2024/05/30

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The Origin of "Michigander" | May 29

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2024/05/29

On this day in 1848, Abraham Lincoln coined the term "Michigander" in reference to Lewis Cass, sparking a linguistic debate that endures to this day. Learn about the origins of this term and its significance in Michigan's history.

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Kirk Gibson's Birthday & Sojourner Truth's Speech |...

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2024/05/28

Kirk Gibson, born in Pontiac, MI in 1957, chose baseball over football, becoming a Detroit Tigers legend. On this day in 1851, Sojourner Truth delivered her impactful "Ain't I A Woman" speech in Battle Creek, advocating for gender and racial equality. Today, we celebrate the enduring legacies of these two remarkable figures.

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