Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchMary T. Lathrap, Prohibition Advocate | Apr 25
Episode 1514
On this day in 1838: Mary T. Lathrap, known as the "Daniel Webster of Prohibition," was born in Jackson, Michigan. She was a teacher turned evangelis…
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First M3 Tank Rolls Out in Detroit | Apr 24
Episode 1513
On this day in 1941: The first tank from Detroit's Arsenal of Democracy rolled off the assembly line at Chrysler. The 30-ton M3 tank was rapidly prod…
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Ford's Gift to Burbank & Moore's Birth | Apr 23
Episode 1512
On this day in 1918: Henry Ford gifted his first Fordson Tractor to his friend, plant breeder Luther Burbank. Burbank was known for his experiments w…
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Kalamazoo College & Flint's Lois Holt | Apr 22
Episode 1511
On this day in 1933: The Territory of Michigan chartered its first school of higher learning, initially named the Michigan and Huron Institute, now K…
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Zarichny's Defiance Against Senate | Apr 21
Episode 1510
On this day in 1948: James Zarichny, a Michigan State College senior and political activist, took a stand against the Michigan legislature. He refuse…
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Ty Cobb's Historic Run at Navin Field | Apr 20
Episode 1509
On this day in 1912: The Detroit Tigers moved into their new home at Navin Field, later known as Tiger Stadium. The Tigers had previously played at B…
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Glenn T. Seaborg & Detroit Tigers | Apr 19
Episode 1508
On this day in 1912: Glenn T. Seaborg, the Nobel-laureate Michigander, was born in Ishpeming, Michigan. He discovered 10 atomic elements, including p…
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Grand River Times' First Issue | Apr 18
Episode 1507
On this day in 1837, Grand Rapids' first newspaper, the Grand River Times, was published after a challenging journey. The printing press, bought from…
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St. Joseph Tidal Wave & Al Kaline's Batting Title | Apr 17
Episode 1506
On this day in 1893, a tidal wave swept St. Joseph, Michigan, extending 600-700 feet over the beach. In 1955, Al Kaline became the youngest player to…
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Harriet Quimby's Historic Flight & Des Linden's Win | Apr 16
Episode 1505
On this day in 1912, Harriet Quimby from Arcadia, Michigan, made history as the first woman to fly solo over the English Channel. She was also the fi…
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