Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchWomen’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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Northwest Ordinance & Michigan’s Path | July 13
Episode 1593
On this day in 1787, the Northwest Ordinance was enacted, setting the stage for Michigan and other Midwest states to move from territory to statehood…
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Olympic Gold & Women in the Guard | July 12
Episode 1592
On this day in 1995, Olympian Jordyn Wieber was born in DeWitt, Michigan. And in 1974, women were officially allowed to join the Michigan National Gu…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Endangered Species & Fort Detroit's Handoff | July 11
Episode 1591
On this day in 1974, Michigan enacted its Endangered Species Act. And in 1796, U.S. forces officially took control of Fort Detroit from the British a…
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Toledo War Vet & Author of Freedom Amendments | July 10
Episode 1590
On this day in 1805, Jacob Merritt Howard was born. A Michigan lawmaker and U.S. senator, he helped draft the 13th, 14th, and 15th amendments alongsi…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Jack White’s Roots & Seven Nation Sound | July 9
Episode 1589
On this day in 1975, Jack White was born in Detroit. A key figure in the 2000s garage rock revival, he rose to fame with the White Stripes and later …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Olympic Gold & Lansing’s First Firefighter | July 8
Episode 1588
On this day in 1924, U-M alum DeHart Hubbard became the first Black American to win Olympic gold. In 1962, Roger Roberts became Lansing’s first Black…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Old Age Aid & Detroit’s First Daily News | July 7
Episode 1587
On this day in 1933, Michigan passed the Old Age Assistance Act. And in 1845, the first issue of the Detroit Daily News was published, laying the fou…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Michigan's Historical Conventions | July 6
Episode 1586
1931: Della Reese, born Delloreese Patricia Early in Detroit, began her journey as a singer and made history by performing as the first gospel singer…
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