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Back to SearchJane Johnston Schoolcraft's Literary Firsts | Jan 31
Episode 1792
On this day in 1800, Jane Johnston Schoolcraft, the first known Indigenous literary writer and poet, was born in Ste. Saint Marie. Known as Bamewawag…
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Fred Korematsu & Tom Izzo's Birthdays | Jan 30
Episode 1791
On this day in 1919, future Detroiter Fred Korematsu was born. He resisted Japanese American internment during WWII and was later awarded the Preside…
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Prohibition, Selleck's Birth, & Michigan's Rocket | Jan 29
Episode 1791
On this day in 1919, Michigan ratified the 18th Amendment, leading to Prohibition. In 1945, actor Tom Selleck was born in Detroit. In 1971, Michigan …
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1898 Speed Limits & Baseball Legends in Michigan | Jan 28
Episode 1791
On this day in 1898, Sault-Sainte Marie imposed a 6 mph speed limit, sparking criticism from The Soo Times. In 1958, Ozzie Virgil joined the Detroit …
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Crosswhite Freed, Tenney Librarian, & Wolf Saved | Jan 27
Episode 1790
On this day in 1847, citizens of Marshall, Michigan, thwarted slave catchers and helped the Crosswhite family escape to Canada. In 1859, Jesse Eugene…
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Corina Morariu Birthday & Michigan Statehood Signed | Jan 26
Episode 1789
On this day in 1978, Detroit welcomed future Wimbledon winner Corina Morariu. She won major doubles titles and overcame leukemia. Michigan also becam…
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First Fluoridated Water in Grand Rapids, Michigan | Jan 25
Episode 1788
On this day in 1945, Grand Rapids, Michigan became the first U.S. city to add fluoride to its tap water. This was part of a study comparing dental he…
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Grace Gilbert Dies & Upper Peninsula Snowstorm | Jan 24
Episode 1787
On this day in 1924, Grace Gilbert, the famous Bearded Lady from Kalkaska, Michigan, passed away. In 1938, a colossal winter storm hit the Upper Peni…
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Lorinda Etheridge Dies & Malcolm X at MSU | Jan 23
Episode 1786
On this day in 1913, Lorinda Anna Blair Etheridge, a Union nurse and vivandière, was buried in Arlington National Cemetery. In 1963, Malcolm X spoke …
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Romney Resigns, K-Mart Files, & Pfizer Closes Sites | Jan 22
Episode 1785
On this day in 1969, Governor George Romney resigned to join Nixon's cabinet. In 2002, K-Mart filed for bankruptcy. And in 2007, Pfizer closed three …
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