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Back to SearchThe Mystery of the Imposter Legislator | November 6
Episode 1711
On this day in 1962, an imposter named Daniel West was elected to Michigan's House of Representatives, claiming a background in local offices. He was…
9 months, 4 weeks ago
Milestones in Michigan Women's History | November 5
Episode 1710
On this day in 1918, Michigan became the 7th state to grant women the right to vote. In 2002, Jennifer Granholm was elected as the first woman govern…
10 months ago
Celebrating Pioneers & Sweet Beginnings | November 4
Episode 1709
On this day, we honor Cora Mae Brown, who became the first Black woman elected to the Michigan Senate in 1952, advocating for civil rights and fair h…
10 months ago
Notable Events in Michigan Sports & Business | November 3
Episode 1708
On this date, we highlight key events: in 1927, Detroit Tiger Ty Cobb retired after 22 seasons, setting 90 MLB records. In 1972, Mackinac Island vote…
10 months ago
Milestones in Michigan's Election History | November 2
Episode 1707
On this date, we recognize key milestones: in 1920, Eva M. Hamilton became the first woman elected to the Michigan Legislature, and in 1954, Charles …
10 months ago
Michigan's Landmark Anniversaries | November 1
Episode 1706
Today, we commemorate pivotal moments in Michigan's history: the establishment of the first European outpost by Robert Cavalier de la Salle in 1679, …
10 months ago
Houdini's Final Act | October 31
Episode 1705
On this day in 1926, legendary magician Harry Houdini passed away at Detroit’s Grace Hospital. After being punched unexpectedly in the stomach while …
10 months ago
From Dogfights to Ducktails | October 30
Episode 1704
On this day in 1943, University of Michigan football star Tom Harmon survived a dogfight over Japanese-occupied China during WWII, earning the Purple…
10 months ago
Road to Success | October 29
Episode 1703
On this day in 1901, Roy D. Chapin embarked on a challenging journey from Detroit to New York in a Curved Dash Oldsmobile, overcoming multiple mechan…
10 months, 1 week ago
Firsts in Love and Leadership | October 28
Episode 1702
On this day in 1912, stunt pilot Art Smith and Aimee Cour made history with the first aerial elopement after crashing their plane en route to Michiga…
10 months, 1 week ago