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Back to SearchRemembering Bo Schembechler: Michigan Football Legend | November 17
Episode 1722
In 2006, Bo Schembechler, the winningest coach in University of Michigan football history, passed away at 77 while filming a segment for an upcoming …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Celebrating Donna McKechnie & Cesar Chavez's Advocacy | November 16
Episode 1721
Born on this day in 1942, dancer Donna McKechnie from Pontiac rose to fame on Broadway, winning a Tony in 1976 for her role as Cassie in A Chorus Lin…
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Milestones of the Ambassador Bridge and Unabomber Infamy | November 15
Episode 1720
On this day in 1929, the Ambassador Bridge opened as the longest suspension bridge in the world at 7,490 feet, built with 21,000 tons of steel. On No…
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The Birth of Dodge Cars, Gas Lights & MVP Glory | November 14
Episode 1719
In 1914, John and Horace Dodge produced the first Dodge automobile, the four-cylinder Model 30, known as “Old Betsy,” at their Hamtramck facility. In…
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Celebrating a Pioneering Aviator: Suzanne Upjohn Delano Parish | November 13
Episode 1718
Born on this day in 1922, Suzanne Upjohn Delano Parish co-founded the Air Zoo and famously flew a bright pink P-40 Warhawk during WWII. Though she jo…
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Quirky Milestones & Firsts in Michigan History | November 12
Episode 1717
On this day in 1904, Herbert Hughes made headlines when a chicken he beheaded ran around for another 17 days, drawing tourists to Sault Ste. Marie. I…
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Historic Commemorations & Celebrations in Michigan | November 11
Episode 1716
On this day in 1928, the Fisher Theater opened in Detroit, later remodeled for a more intimate experience. In 1975, Mariner Church tolled its bells 2…
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Remembering the Edmund Fitzgerald: A Great Lakes Tragedy | November 10
Episode 1716
On this day in 1975, a fierce storm claimed the SS Edmund Fitzgerald on Lake Superior, taking down the largest ship lost on the Great Lakes along wit…
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Celebrating Change: From Carriages to Carriers | November 9
Episode 1715
On this date in 2013, the newest U.S. Navy aircraft carrier was named after Michigan's only president, Gerald R. Ford, with notable attendees like Se…
4 months, 4 weeks ago
Milestones in Voting Rights, Film & Valor | November 8
Episode 1714
On this day in 1870, African Americans gained the right to vote in Michigan state elections, thanks to the 15th Amendment. In 2002, Eminem released "…
4 months, 4 weeks ago