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Back to SearchKeith Moon's Memorable Flint Birthday | August 23
Episode 1634
Today in 1967, The Who performed at Flint's Atwood Stadium on drummer Keith Moon’s 21st birthday. Fans sent 200 cakes to the Holiday Inn, leading to …
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Iris Kyle's Birthday & Detroit's Electric Trolley Cars | August 22
Episode 1633
Today in 1974, professional bodybuilder Iris Kyle was born in Benton Harbor. She is the most successful woman bodybuilder with 10 Ms. Olympia and 7 M…
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Oldsmobile's Debut & Capri Drive-In Theater Opening | August 21
Episode 1632
Today in 1897, Ransom Eli Olds founded Olds Motors Works, which later became Oldsmobile. After a fire destroyed most of the cars, the surviving model…
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First Commercial Radio & Paul Bunyan Claims | August 20
Episode 1631
Today in 1920, Detroit began the first commercial radio broadcasting with the test call sign 8MK, later becoming WWJ. It continues to broadcast today…
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Birthdays of Rick Snyder & Colleen Moore | August 19
Episode 1630
Today in 1958, former Michigan Governor Rick Snyder was born in Battle Creek. Snyder, a businessman and lawyer, served as governor from 2011 to 2019 …
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Presidential Pie and Olympic Gold | August 18
Episode 1629
Today in 1926, Traverse City's Wallace Keep sent a 46-pound cherry pie to President Calvin Coolidge, showcasing the region’s famous cherries. On the …
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Claudia House Morcom's Legacy | August 17
Episode 1628
Today in 2014, Claudia House Morcom, the first Black woman to serve as a Wayne County circuit court judge, passed away. Morcom was a pivotal civil ri…
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Michigan’s First Black Police Chief & Madonna’s Birthday | August 16
Episode 1627
Today in 1965, George Grady became Michigan's first African-American police chief in Dowagiac, serving for 9 years. Today also marks the birthday of …
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Michigan’s First Postage Stamps & Chrysler’s Tank Factory | August 15
Episode 1626
Today in 1847, the U.S. Government introduced postage stamps to Michigan, with 5 and 10 cent versions arriving in Detroit. On the same date in 1940, …
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Magic Johnson’s Birthday and Bay City’s Rock & Roll Honor | August 14
Episode 1625
Today in 1959, NBA legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson was born in Lansing, Michigan. In 2014, Bay City honored the song “96 Tears” by Rudy Martinez, aka Q…
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