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Back to SearchDetroit Rebellion Erupts & National Guard Called In | July 23
Episode 1603
On this day in 1967, a police raid sparked the Detroit rebellion—one of the deadliest in U.S. history. Lasting 8 days, it led to 43 deaths, 7,000 arr…
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Detroit’s Recall & Scouts at Crystal Lake | July 22
Episode 1602
On this day in 1930, Detroit Mayor Charles Bowles was recalled over corruption and KKK ties. And in 1911, the first Boy Scouts arrived at Camp Owasip…
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Robin Williams’ Roots & Bloomfield Hills | July 21
Episode 1601
On this day in 1951, Robin Williams was born. Before becoming an Oscar-winning actor, he spent his teen years in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, excellin…
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Hunter Orange Law & Helen Thomas’ Legacy | July 20
Episode 1600
On this day in 1977, Michigan required hunters to wear fluorescent orange. And in 2013, trailblazing journalist Helen Thomas, a Wayne State alum, pas…
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Triple Play History & Michigan’s Lost Canal | July 19
Episode 1599
On this day in 1909, Michigander Neal Ball made MLB’s first unassisted triple play. And in 1838, a massive canal project began—only to be abandoned y…
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Detroit’s Bankruptcy & Harbor Beach Light | July 18
Episode 1598
On this day in 1885, Harbor Beach Lighthouse began service. In 2013, Detroit filed for bankruptcy. And in 1980, actress Kristen Bell was born in Hunt…
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Fred Trost’s Legacy & Michigan Outdoors | July 17
Episode 1597
On this day in 2007, Michigan lost beloved outdoorsman Fred Trost, host of “Michigan Outdoors” and later “Practical Sportsman,” staples of public TV …
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Mackinac’s Fall & War of 1812 Begins | July 16
Episode 1596
On this day in 1812, British forces captured Fort Mackinac in the first War of 1812 battle on U.S. soil—triggering a swift British takeover of Michig…
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Women’s Rights & World’s Tallest Man | July 15
Episode 1595
On this day in 1929 and 1975, Michigan AG rulings advanced women’s rights. And in 1940, the world’s tallest man, Robert Wadlow, died in Manistee at a…
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Ford’s Birthday & Michigan’s President | July 14
Episode 1594
On this day in 1913, Gerald R. Ford was born. The only U.S. president never elected to the presidency or vice presidency, he represented Michigan in …
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