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…
9 months, 4 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…
9 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…
9 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…
10 months 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…
10 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…
10 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…
10 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…
10 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…
10 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…
10 months ago