Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchDetroit's Record Rainfall & First Mechanical Heart Pump | August 11
Episode 1621
Today in 2014, Detroit experienced its heaviest one-day rainfall in nearly 90 years, causing flooding, power outages, and two deaths. In 1971, Dr. Ad…
7 months, 3 weeks ago
First European Ship in Michigan & Soviet Propaganda | August 10
Episode 1620
Today in 1697, the European ship Le Griffon docked in Michigan, only to sink in Lake Michigan shortly after. In 1950, Soviet radio claimed Michigan f…
7 months, 4 weeks ago
Claressa Shields' Olympic Gold and Gillian Anderson's Birthday | August 9
Episode 1619
In 2012, Flint native Claressa Shields won gold in the first women's middleweight boxing event at the London Olympics. Today is also Gillian Anderson…
7 months, 4 weeks ago
Fishing Agreement Reached, Shortest American League Game & Jim Blanchard's Birthday | August 8
Episode 1618
Today in 2000, after 27 years of litigation, an agreement was made between Michigan, the US Government, and various indigenous tribes regarding fishi…
7 months, 4 weeks ago
Grand River Avenue Opens & National Lighthouse Day Celebrated | August 7
Episode 1252
Today in 1926, Grand River Avenue, or Historic US-16, opened in Michigan, becoming the first paved road to stretch completely across the state. Conne…
8 months ago
Detroit Restaurateur Convicted as Nazi Spy | August 6
Episode 1616
Today in 1942, Detroit restaurant owner Max Stephan was convicted of treason and sentenced to death for being a Nazi spy. A member of the local Germa…
8 months ago
Stevie Wonder Signs Historic Contract | August 5
Episode 1615
Today in 1975, Stevie Wonder signed a groundbreaking contract with Motown worth $37 million for seven albums over seven years. Initially, Wonder cons…
8 months ago
Michigan’s First Telephone Rings | August 4
Episode 1614
Today in 1877, the first telephone in Michigan rang, owned by the Grand Rapids Plaster Company, a friend of Alexander Graham Bell. Bell sent him a pa…
8 months ago
The Treaty of Greenville & Bois Blanc Island | August 3
Episode 1613
Today in 1795, Chippewa Chief Matchekewis ceded Bois Blanc Island to the U.S. as part of the Treaty of Greenville, calling it "an extra and voluntary…
8 months ago
Michigan's Car Ferry Debut & A Historic Olympic Win | August 2
Episode 1612
Today in 1923, the first car ferry service began across the Straits of Mackinac, with the wooden ferry Ariel carrying three cars on its inaugural voy…
8 months ago