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Charles Howard Wright's Legacy | September 20

Episode 1661

Today in 1918, in Alabama, Dr. Charles Howard Wright moved to Detroit, where he challenged racial segregation at Hutzel Women’s Hospital. His efforts…

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Iron Ore Discovery & Bissell Sweeper | September 19

Episode 1660

Today in 1844, William Austin Burt discovered iron ore in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, fueling future steel production. On September 15, 1876, Melvill…

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Ben Carson's Birthday & Hazel Stimson | September 18

Episode 1659

Today in 1951, neurosurgeon and political figure Ben Carson was born in Detroit, Michigan. Carson later gained prominence as a presidential candidate…

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Record Ice Cream Sundae & Paul Feig | September 17

Episode 1658

Today in 2016, Nashville, Michigan reclaimed the world record for the longest ice cream sundae with a 3,656-foot creation. In 1962, Paul Feig was bor…

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Yooper Medal of Honor & U-M’s First Black QB | September 16

Episode 1657

Today in 1944, Yooper Sergeant Oscar Johnson of Foster City earned the Medal of Honor for his valor in WWII. Johnson later farmed and attended Michig…

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Michigan Tech’s Start & First Phone Book | September 15

Episode 1656

Today in 1886, Michigan Mining School held its first classes in Houghton Fire Hall, evolving into Michigan Tech. Meanwhile, in 1878, Michigan's first…

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Detroit Tribune & Pop-Tarts Debut | September 14

Episode 1655

On this day in 1935, the first issue of the Detroit Tribune, a historic Black newspaper, was published. It continued until 1966 and is now available …

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Michigan Cemeteries Desegregated | September 13

Episode 1654

On this day in 1966, the Michigan Court of Appeals desegregated cemeteries, ending racial segregation in final resting places. This decision followed…

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First Flight in Grand Rapids | September 12

Episode 1653

On this day in 1911, J. Clifford Turpin made the first flight over Grand Rapids at the West Michigan State Fair. His Model B plane, with wheels for t…

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Michigan Scandal Ends with Expulsions | September 11

Episode 1652

In 2015, Michigan Representatives Todd Courser and Cindy Gamrat were embroiled in a scandal involving fake stories and misuse of taxpayer funds. Cour…

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