Michigan history: Why Flint’s ‘Vehicle City’ nickname
Before Detroit was the “Motor City,” Flint, Mich. was “Vehicle City” — but the original nickname had nothing to do with cars. In the late 1800’s, Flint was home to…
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On May 30, 1900, a bicycle road race
On May 30, 1900, a bicycle road race was held on Belle Isle. Cyclists are shown here at the starting line, wearing racing attire and being temporarily steadied by assistants.
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Our Game, the Blog of Official MLB Historian John Thorn
Action shots of early baseball are scarce and before 1884 are typically posed, as in pregame ceremonies, not instantaneous. Recently I came across a midgame photo identified as being taken…
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A great day of patriotic devotion and obligation” – President Woodrow Wilson
“A great day of patriotic devotion and obligation” – President Woodrow Wilson Tuesday June 5, 1917 – one hundred years ago today – was the day that approximately 325,000 Michigan…
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On April 7, 1947, pioneering industrialist Henry Ford died at 83
On April 7, 1947, pioneering industrialist Henry Ford died at 83. The Detroit common council directed that a portrait of Ford draped in mourning colors be displayed in front of…
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Today we also unveiled the uniform of Brigadier General Arthur Brandstatter
Today we also unveiled the uniform of Brigadier General Arthur Brandstatter. If you think that name sounds familiar, it may because he is the father of the radio voice of…
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Dossin Great Lakes Museum in Detroit
Next time you’re in Detroit, take the kids for a free tour of the Dossin Great Lakes Museum where they can learn about Michigan’s Maritime history!
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On this day in 1965, Jackson, MI native Brigadier General James McDivitt (USAF, Ret.)
On this day in 1965, Jackson, MI native Brigadier General James McDivitt (USAF, Ret.) and Ed White launched on the second manned mission of the Gemini program, Gemini IV. The…
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On this day in 1962 Col. George Zamka (USAF, Ret.)
On this day in 1962 Col. George Zamka (USAF, Ret.), raised in Rochester Hills, MI, was born. Colonel Zamka received a Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics from the United…
