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Back to SearchOldsmobile's Debut & Capri Drive-In Theater Opening | August 21
Episode 1621
Today in 1897, Ransom Eli Olds founded Olds Motors Works, which later became Oldsmobile. After a fire destroyed most of the cars, the surviving model…
7 months, 2 weeks ago
First Commercial Radio & Paul Bunyan Claims | August 20
Episode 1630
Today in 1920, Detroit began the first commercial radio broadcasting with the test call sign 8MK, later becoming WWJ. It continues to broadcast today…
7 months, 2 weeks ago
Birthdays of Rick Snyder & Colleen Moore | August 19
Episode 1629
Today in 1958, former Michigan Governor Rick Snyder was born in Battle Creek. Snyder, a businessman and lawyer, served as governor from 2011 to 2019 …
7 months, 2 weeks ago
Presidential Pie and Olympic Gold | August 18
Episode 1628
Today in 1926, Traverse City's Wallace Keep sent a 46-pound cherry pie to President Calvin Coolidge, showcasing the region’s famous cherries. On the …
7 months, 2 weeks ago
Claudia House Morcom's Legacy | August 17
Episode 1627
Today in 2014, Claudia House Morcom, the first Black woman to serve as a Wayne County circuit court judge, passed away. Morcom was a pivotal civil ri…
7 months, 2 weeks ago
Michigan’s First Black Police Chief & Madonna’s Birthday | August 16
Episode 1626
Today in 1965, George Grady became Michigan's first African-American police chief in Dowagiac, serving for 9 years. Today also marks the birthday of …
7 months, 2 weeks ago
Michigan’s First Postage Stamps & Chrysler’s Tank Factory | August 15
Episode 1625
Today in 1847, the U.S. Government introduced postage stamps to Michigan, with 5 and 10 cent versions arriving in Detroit. On the same date in 1940, …
7 months, 2 weeks ago
Magic Johnson’s Birthday and Bay City’s Rock & Roll Honor | August 14
Episode 1621
Today in 1959, NBA legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson was born in Lansing, Michigan. In 2014, Bay City honored the song “96 Tears” by Rudy Martinez, aka Q…
7 months, 2 weeks ago
James Monroe’s Visit & The Palace’s Grand Opening | August 13
Episode 1623
Today in 1817, President James Monroe visited Detroit as part of his tour inspecting US forts post-War of 1812, and also visited Monroe, Michigan, na…
7 months, 3 weeks ago
Commissioning of the U.S.S. Wolverine & Its Historic Training Role | August 12
Episode 1622
Today in 1942, the U.S.S. Wolverine, the Great Lakes’ first aircraft carrier, was commissioned in Buffalo, NY. Originally named the Seeandbee, the sh…
7 months, 3 weeks ago