Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchCrosswhite Freed, Tenney Librarian, & Wolf Saved | Jan 27
Episode 1790
On this day in 1847, citizens of Marshall, Michigan, thwarted slave catchers and helped the Crosswhite family escape to Canada. In 1859, Jesse Eugene…
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Corina Morariu Birthday & Michigan Statehood Signed | Jan 26
Episode 1789
On this day in 1978, Detroit welcomed future Wimbledon winner Corina Morariu. She won major doubles titles and overcame leukemia. Michigan also becam…
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First Fluoridated Water in Grand Rapids, Michigan | Jan 25
Episode 1788
On this day in 1945, Grand Rapids, Michigan became the first U.S. city to add fluoride to its tap water. This was part of a study comparing dental he…
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Grace Gilbert Dies & Upper Peninsula Snowstorm | Jan 24
Episode 1787
On this day in 1924, Grace Gilbert, the famous Bearded Lady from Kalkaska, Michigan, passed away. In 1938, a colossal winter storm hit the Upper Peni…
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Lorinda Etheridge Dies & Malcolm X at MSU | Jan 23
Episode 1786
On this day in 1913, Lorinda Anna Blair Etheridge, a Union nurse and vivandière, was buried in Arlington National Cemetery. In 1963, Malcolm X spoke …
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Romney Resigns, K-Mart Files, & Pfizer Closes Sites | Jan 22
Episode 1785
On this day in 1969, Governor George Romney resigned to join Nixon's cabinet. In 2002, K-Mart filed for bankruptcy. And in 2007, Pfizer closed three …
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First Train at Fort Street Depot & Kiwanis Charter | Jan 21
Episode 1784
On this day in 1893, the first train arrived at Detroit’s Fort Street Union Depot. In 1915, Kiwanis International was founded, with the first club or…
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Michigan's First Locomotive Train & The Supremes | Jan 20
Episode 1783
On this day in 1837, Michigan's first locomotive-powered train began service from Adrian to Toledo. In 1988, the Supremes were inducted into the Rock…
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Bob Heft's 50-Star Flag Design & Legacy | Jan 19
Episode 1782
On this day in 1941, Bob Heft was born in Saginaw, Michigan. At 17, he designed the 50-star American flag, which earned him a B-minus in class but la…
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Bread Slicing Ban & Glenn Frey Passes | Jan 18
Episode 1781
On this day in 1943, Michigan bakeries were ordered to stop slicing bread to save steel for the war effort. Also today, Glenn Frey, co-founder of The…
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