Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchMichigan’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 …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
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, …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
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…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
James Monroe’s Visit & The Palace’s Grand Opening | August 13
Episode 1624
Today in 1817, President James Monroe visited Detroit as part of his tour inspecting US forts post-War of 1812, and also visited Monroe, Michigan, na…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Commissioning of the U.S.S. Wolverine & Its Historic Training Role | August 12
Episode 1623
Today in 1942, the U.S.S. Wolverine, the Great Lakes’ first aircraft carrier, was commissioned in Buffalo, NY. Originally named the Seeandbee, the sh…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Detroit's Record Rainfall & First Mechanical Heart Pump | August 11
Episode 1622
Today in 2014, Detroit experienced its heaviest one-day rainfall in nearly 90 years, causing flooding, power outages, and two deaths. In 1971, Dr. Ad…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
First European Ship in Michigan & Soviet Propaganda | August 10
Episode 1621
Today in 1697, the European ship Le Griffon docked in Michigan, only to sink in Lake Michigan shortly after. In 1950, Soviet radio claimed Michigan f…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Claressa Shields' Olympic Gold and Gillian Anderson's Birthday | August 9
Episode 1620
In 2012, Flint native Claressa Shields won gold in the first women's middleweight boxing event at the London Olympics. Today is also Gillian Anderson…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Fishing Agreement Reached, Shortest American League Game & Jim Blanchard's Birthday | August 8
Episode 1619
Today in 2000, after 27 years of litigation, an agreement was made between Michigan, the US Government, and various indigenous tribes regarding fishi…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Grand River Avenue Opens & National Lighthouse Day Celebrated | August 7
Episode 1618
Today in 1926, Grand River Avenue, or Historic US-16, opened in Michigan, becoming the first paved road to stretch completely across the state. Conne…
2 months, 4 weeks ago