Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchEllen Tower, Hudson's Closes, & James Earl Jones | Jan 17
Episode 1780
On this day in 1899, Ellen May Tower, a veteran of the Spanish American War, became the first woman in Michigan to receive a military funeral. In 198…
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Blanche Martin, Caberfae Ski, & Meteor Sighting | Jan 16
Episode 1779
On this day in 1937, Blanche Martin, the first African American MSU Trustee, was born. In 1938, Caberfae Ski Resort opened in the Manistee National F…
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Macomb Named, First All-Woman Jury, WKAR TV Launch | Jan 15
Episode 1778
On this day in 1818, Macomb County was named after General Alexander Macomb. In 1919, Michigan had its first all-woman jury, which quickly delivered …
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Joseph Williams & Jack Johnson's Arrest | Jan 14
Episode 1777
On this day in 1856, Joseph R. Williams became the first president of the Agricultural College of the State of Michigan. In 1913, Jack Johnson, the f…
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Ontonagon's Founding & Willcox's Medal of Honor | Jan 13
Episode 1746
On this day in 1854, Jim Paul registered the plot of land that would become Ontonagon, though he failed to secure the title. In 1862, Gov. Austin Bla…
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Tamla Records Birth & Motown Legacy | Jan 12
Episode 1775
1959: Berry Gordy founds Tamla Records, the precursor to Motown, to release Marv Johnson's "Come to Me."
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Michigan's Birth & Environmental Awareness | Jan 11
Episode 1774
1805: President Jefferson signs act creating Michigan Territory. 1955: Detroit SAE reveals car exhaust contributes to smog. 1988: Dr. Hutton oversees…
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Detroit's Political Turmoil and Football Fortunes | Jan 10
Episode 1773
1974: Charles Youngblood convicted in bribery scandal. 1964: William Clay Ford acquires Detroit Lions for $4.5 million.
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Michigan's Past in Print | Jan 9
Episode 1772
1886: Detroit Free Press highlights "Milder Winters" linked to steam heat. 1973: Marquette Airport penalized for failing FAA anti-hijack measures. 19…
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Mail, Militia, and Milestone | Jan 8
Episode 1771
1831: Detroit gets daily mail, takes 14 days from New York. 1838: Gov. Mason deploys militia against Patriots raiding Detroit. 1997: Marilyn Kelly's …
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