A surprising connection between Washington, D.C.’s cherry blossoms and Michigan agriculture—how a destroyed shipment of trees may have protected U.S. orchards.
Dr. Jack Kevorkian: The Michigan Doctor Who Televised Assisted Suicide
In 1999, Michigan doctor Jack Kevorkian was convicted after airing an assisted suicide on national television, sparking a national debate.
Detroit’s First Public Library Opened in the Former State Capitol Building in 1865
Detroit’s first public library opened in 1865 inside the former Michigan State Capitol building after the government moved to Lansing.
The Detroit Red Wings’ 1936 Marathon Game That Lasted Until 2:30 AM
In 1936, a Detroit Red Wings playoff game lasted nearly three full games and didn’t end until 2:30 AM—one of the longest in NHL history.
Michigan’s First Test-Tube Baby Was Born in 1984 (Hazel Park History)
In 1984, Michigan welcomed its first test-tube baby in Hazel Park — a groundbreaking moment in medical history that helped change the world.
The First Modern Shopping Mall Opened in Michigan (Northland Center, 1954)
Northland Shopping Center opened in Michigan in 1954 and became America’s first modern shopping mall — changing retail forever.
The Last Coal-Fired Ferry on Lake Michigan Is Still Running (S.S. Badger)
The S.S. Badger has been crossing Lake Michigan since 1953 and is still running today—powered by coal and full of history.