On May 1, 1926, Henry Ford introduced the five-day, 40-hour workweek—an idea that reshaped American labor and started in Michigan.
April 29, 1813: 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.
When Michigan Lowered the Drinking Age… and Immediately Regretted It
In the 1970s, Michigan lowered its drinking age to 18—only to see an influx of teens from neighboring states and a spike in accidents. Here’s how it backfired.