On May 1, 1926, Henry Ford introduced the five-day, 40-hour workweek—an idea that reshaped American labor and started in Michigan.
The Simple Invention That Helped Build Michigan’s Auto Empire
An early rubber patent on April 29, 1813 helped lay the foundation for Michigan’s automotive industry, where rubber became essential to building cars.
March 20, 1897: The Detroit Dime Store That Became Kmart
Kmart began as a small Detroit dime store in 1897. Today, only a handful of stores remain — but its impact on retail is everywhere.