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Forge Fair
Forge Fair
Forge Fair is North America’s largest event dedicated exclusively to the forging industry. Professionals from across the globe come to Forge Fair to learn about new products, make purchasing decisions and network with each other. No other industry event offers suppliers and forgers the platform to connect with more qualified potential customers.
2 events,
Women’s Suffrage Resolution passes Michigan House
Women’s Suffrage Resolution passes Michigan House
The Michigan House passed a Women’s Suffrage Resolution on this day in 1912. It was a first major step toward granting Michigan Women the right to vote. The bill was passed by a significant majority in a 75-19 vote. According to a Lansing State Journal article published at the time, "It was a somewhat unexpected victory and […]
Forge Fair
Forge Fair
Forge Fair is North America’s largest event dedicated exclusively to the forging industry. Professionals from across the globe come to Forge Fair to learn about new products, make purchasing decisions and network with each other. No other industry event offers suppliers and forgers the platform to connect with more qualified potential customers.
2 events,
Doctors perform Michigan’s 1st organ transplant
Doctors perform Michigan’s 1st organ transplant
15-year old Joan Ottenbacher of Richmond, Michigan, donated her kidney to her twin sister, Janice who was in complete kidney failure. Doctors at University Hospital in Ann Arbor performed the surgery on this day in 1964. It was the first human transplant operation in Michigan history. The process took approximately 6 hours and included 16 doctors.
Forge Fair
Forge Fair
Forge Fair is North America’s largest event dedicated exclusively to the forging industry. Professionals from across the globe come to Forge Fair to learn about new products, make purchasing decisions and network with each other. No other industry event offers suppliers and forgers the platform to connect with more qualified potential customers.
2 events,
Turning right on a red light legalized in Michigan
Turning right on a red light legalized in Michigan
Now, it may be hard to remember a time now when this wasn't the norm, but the Michigan law allowing vehicles to turn right on a red light didn't go into effect until this day in 1976. Vehicles must come to a complete stop at a red light and ensure that there is not a sign prohibiting […]
Forge Fair
Forge Fair
Forge Fair is North America’s largest event dedicated exclusively to the forging industry. Professionals from across the globe come to Forge Fair to learn about new products, make purchasing decisions and network with each other. No other industry event offers suppliers and forgers the platform to connect with more qualified potential customers.
2 events,
Voters approve Michgan’s 4th state constitution
Voters approve Michgan’s 4th state constitution
Voters approved Michigan’s fourth state constitution on this date in 1963. It replaced the 1908 constitution, changing the terms of the governor and state senators to 4 years, and advancing civil rights protection. It is still in place today.
Forge Fair
Forge Fair
Forge Fair is North America’s largest event dedicated exclusively to the forging industry. Professionals from across the globe come to Forge Fair to learn about new products, make purchasing decisions and network with each other. No other industry event offers suppliers and forgers the platform to connect with more qualified potential customers.
3 events,
First salmon planted in Platte River
First salmon planted in Platte River
The first of 850,000 Coho salmon were planted in the Platte River in Benzie County on this day in 1966. The salmon were introduced to help the state deal with alewives that had entered the lakes through the Saint Lawrence Seaway. The practice would stimulate the state's fishing economy for decades to come.
Saturday Market
Saturday Market
Eastern Market is open on Saturdays year-round. Over 225 market vendors share their produce and stories with up to 40,000 visitors in one day during our busy season. The tradition of this market has been a cornerstone of the city for 125 years and is crucial to our mission of nourishing a healthier, wealthier, and happier city.
Forge Fair
Forge Fair
Forge Fair is North America’s largest event dedicated exclusively to the forging industry. Professionals from across the globe come to Forge Fair to learn about new products, make purchasing decisions and network with each other. No other industry event offers suppliers and forgers the platform to connect with more qualified potential customers.
2 events,
First woman to vote casts ballot in Detroit
First woman to vote casts ballot in Detroit
Nannette B. Gardner, a wealthy Detroit widow, became the first woman to vote in a Detroit election on this day in 1871. It would be nearly half a century before another woman would be allowed to do the same. She presented the inspectors with flowers.
Forge Fair
Forge Fair
Forge Fair is North America’s largest event dedicated exclusively to the forging industry. Professionals from across the globe come to Forge Fair to learn about new products, make purchasing decisions and network with each other. No other industry event offers suppliers and forgers the platform to connect with more qualified potential customers.
2 events,
Gordie Howe plays last game for Detroit Red Wings
Gordie Howe plays last game for Detroit Red Wings
On this day in 1971, Gordie Howe played his last game as a member of the Detroit Red Wings. During his 25-year career with the team, Mr. Hockey, as he was known, led them to four Stanley Cup victories and won six Hart Trophies as the NHL's most valuable player.
Forge Fair
Forge Fair
Forge Fair is North America’s largest event dedicated exclusively to the forging industry. Professionals from across the globe come to Forge Fair to learn about new products, make purchasing decisions and network with each other. No other industry event offers suppliers and forgers the platform to connect with more qualified potential customers.
2 events,
Daniel Boone brought to Detroit as a prisoner
Daniel Boone brought to Detroit as a prisoner
Daniel Boone was brought to Detroit as a prisoner of war by the Shawnee Indians on this day in 1778. He was released ten days later.
Forge Fair
Forge Fair
Forge Fair is North America’s largest event dedicated exclusively to the forging industry. Professionals from across the globe come to Forge Fair to learn about new products, make purchasing decisions and network with each other. No other industry event offers suppliers and forgers the platform to connect with more qualified potential customers.
2 events,
US enters World War I
US enters World War I
On this day in 1917, the United States entered World War 1. During the war Michigan contributed over 135,000 service men and women and suffered over 5,000 casualties.
Forge Fair
Forge Fair
Forge Fair is North America’s largest event dedicated exclusively to the forging industry. Professionals from across the globe come to Forge Fair to learn about new products, make purchasing decisions and network with each other. No other industry event offers suppliers and forgers the platform to connect with more qualified potential customers.
2 events,
Tiger Pitcher Jack Morris throws no-hitter
Tiger Pitcher Jack Morris throws no-hitter
Jack Morris, became the fourth Tigers pitches to throw a no-hitter at Chicago's Comsikey Park on this day in 1984. He threw 120 pitches, striking out 8 batters. The team would go one to win the World Series later that year.
Forge Fair
Forge Fair
Forge Fair is North America’s largest event dedicated exclusively to the forging industry. Professionals from across the globe come to Forge Fair to learn about new products, make purchasing decisions and network with each other. No other industry event offers suppliers and forgers the platform to connect with more qualified potential customers.
2 events,
Streetcars stop operating in Detroit
Streetcars stop operating in Detroit
On this day in 1956, streetcars stopped operating in Detroit. The Woodward line, which was the last in the state to remain active, dated back to 1863. The last day included a parade to honor the transporation legacy, which would be replaced by buses the next day. The QLine now runs along a similar route as the […]
Forge Fair
Forge Fair
Forge Fair is North America’s largest event dedicated exclusively to the forging industry. Professionals from across the globe come to Forge Fair to learn about new products, make purchasing decisions and network with each other. No other industry event offers suppliers and forgers the platform to connect with more qualified potential customers.
3 events,
Michigan Cavalry helps secure surrender of Robert E’. Lee’s army
Michigan Cavalry helps secure surrender of Robert E’. Lee’s army
Robert E. Lee’s Army of Northern Virginia surrendered to Union forces, including several Michigan Cavalry regiments, on this day in 1865.Of the 90,000 Michigan men that fought in the Civil War, over 14,000 died.
Saturday Market
Saturday Market
Eastern Market is open on Saturdays year-round. Over 225 market vendors share their produce and stories with up to 40,000 visitors in one day during our busy season. The tradition of this market has been a cornerstone of the city for 125 years and is crucial to our mission of nourishing a healthier, wealthier, and happier city.
Forge Fair
Forge Fair
Forge Fair is North America’s largest event dedicated exclusively to the forging industry. Professionals from across the globe come to Forge Fair to learn about new products, make purchasing decisions and network with each other. No other industry event offers suppliers and forgers the platform to connect with more qualified potential customers.
2 events,
Michigan repeals prohibition
Michigan repeals prohibition
Michigan was the first state to vote for Prohibition. It also became the first state to ratify the 18th Amendment repealing Prohibition on this day in 1933, paving the way for the robust beer, wine, and spirit industries of today.
Forge Fair
Forge Fair
Forge Fair is North America’s largest event dedicated exclusively to the forging industry. Professionals from across the globe come to Forge Fair to learn about new products, make purchasing decisions and network with each other. No other industry event offers suppliers and forgers the platform to connect with more qualified potential customers.
2 events,
Tornadoes kill 53 people across Michigan
Tornadoes kill 53 people across Michigan
More than 53 people were killed and 800 were injured when 12 tornadoes touched down in Michigan on this day in 1965, part of the worst tornado outbreak in U.S. history.
Forge Fair
Forge Fair
Forge Fair is North America’s largest event dedicated exclusively to the forging industry. Professionals from across the globe come to Forge Fair to learn about new products, make purchasing decisions and network with each other. No other industry event offers suppliers and forgers the platform to connect with more qualified potential customers.
2 events,
U of M professor announces effective polio vaccine
U of M professor announces effective polio vaccine
The world learned that Jonas Salk had developed an effective vaccination against polio on this day in 1955 at a press conference at U of M. Dr. Thomas Francis Jr., who mentored Salk, presented his findings after extensive field trials of Salk’s vaccine in which more than 1.8 million children participated. It was one of the biggest […]
Forge Fair
Forge Fair
Forge Fair is North America’s largest event dedicated exclusively to the forging industry. Professionals from across the globe come to Forge Fair to learn about new products, make purchasing decisions and network with each other. No other industry event offers suppliers and forgers the platform to connect with more qualified potential customers.
2 events,
Detroit Red Wings complete winningest record in NHL history
Detroit Red Wings complete winningest record in NHL history
The Detroit Red Wings defeated the Chicago Blackhawks on this day in 1996 to set the single season win record, previously held by the Montreal Canadiens. The mark of 62 wins still stands.
Forge Fair
Forge Fair
Forge Fair is North America’s largest event dedicated exclusively to the forging industry. Professionals from across the globe come to Forge Fair to learn about new products, make purchasing decisions and network with each other. No other industry event offers suppliers and forgers the platform to connect with more qualified potential customers.
2 events,
Barry Gordy incorporates Motown Records
Barry Gordy incorporates Motown Records
Originally founded as Tamla Records the prior year, Barry Gordy's music company was incorporated as Motown Record Corporation on this day in 1960. Under the newly-named label, the company developed a style of soul music with a distinct pop influence that would affectionaly be known as the Motown Sound, even today.
Forge Fair
Forge Fair
Forge Fair is North America’s largest event dedicated exclusively to the forging industry. Professionals from across the globe come to Forge Fair to learn about new products, make purchasing decisions and network with each other. No other industry event offers suppliers and forgers the platform to connect with more qualified potential customers.
2 events,
Detroit’s Renaissance Center opens to the public
Detroit’s Renaissance Center opens to the public
It's almost impossible to imagine the skyline of Detroit without it now. The Renaissance Center opened to the public on this day in 1977. Then Vice President, Walter Mondale, and comedian, Bob Hope, were among the dignitaries in attendance during the 3-day opening celebration of the $337 million development project.
Forge Fair
Forge Fair
Forge Fair is North America’s largest event dedicated exclusively to the forging industry. Professionals from across the globe come to Forge Fair to learn about new products, make purchasing decisions and network with each other. No other industry event offers suppliers and forgers the platform to connect with more qualified potential customers.
3 events,
Michigan native Harriet Quimby is 1st women to pilot over English Channel
Michigan native Harriet Quimby is 1st women to pilot over English Channel
Harriet Quimby of Arcadia Township became the first woman to pilot an aircraft across the English Channel on this day in 1912. In 2004, she was inducted into the National Aviation Hall of Fame.
Saturday Market
Saturday Market
Eastern Market is open on Saturdays year-round. Over 225 market vendors share their produce and stories with up to 40,000 visitors in one day during our busy season. The tradition of this market has been a cornerstone of the city for 125 years and is crucial to our mission of nourishing a healthier, wealthier, and happier city.
Forge Fair
Forge Fair
Forge Fair is North America’s largest event dedicated exclusively to the forging industry. Professionals from across the globe come to Forge Fair to learn about new products, make purchasing decisions and network with each other. No other industry event offers suppliers and forgers the platform to connect with more qualified potential customers.
2 events,
Ford Mustang debuts at World’s Fair
Ford Mustang debuts at World’s Fair
The public was introduced to the Ford Mustang at the World's Fair on this day in 1964. That same day, the new car also debuted in Ford showrooms across America and almost 22,000 Mustangs were immediately snapped up by buyers.
Forge Fair
Forge Fair
Forge Fair is North America’s largest event dedicated exclusively to the forging industry. Professionals from across the globe come to Forge Fair to learn about new products, make purchasing decisions and network with each other. No other industry event offers suppliers and forgers the platform to connect with more qualified potential customers.
2 events,
Hundreds of geysers mysteriously appear around Williamsburg
Hundreds of geysers mysteriously appear around Williamsburg
Hundreds of craters and geysers, some reportedly shooting mud six-feet high, mysteriously appeared around the town of Williamsburg on this day in 1973. They forced the evacuation of at least 50 families, as it was feared there might be an explosion. Geologists later determined they had been created by a gas leak.
Forge Fair
Forge Fair
Forge Fair is North America’s largest event dedicated exclusively to the forging industry. Professionals from across the globe come to Forge Fair to learn about new products, make purchasing decisions and network with each other. No other industry event offers suppliers and forgers the platform to connect with more qualified potential customers.
2 events,
Sherrif’s posse arrests 44 men in Jackson
Sherrif’s posse arrests 44 men in Jackson
On this day in 1851, a posse from the Wayne County sheriff’s office rode west in the middle of the night to the village of Michigan Center and arrested 44 men. The incident that provoked the trial, known as “The Great Railroad Conspiracy,”pitted a group of Jackson County farmers against the Michigan Central Railroad. The railroad won.
Forge Fair
Forge Fair
Forge Fair is North America’s largest event dedicated exclusively to the forging industry. Professionals from across the globe come to Forge Fair to learn about new products, make purchasing decisions and network with each other. No other industry event offers suppliers and forgers the platform to connect with more qualified potential customers.
2 events,
One mile of Woodward Avenue becomes first concrete highway
One mile of Woodward Avenue becomes first concrete highway
On this day in 1909, the Wayne County laid the world's first mile of concrete highway on Woodward between Six and Seven Mile Roads. It cost $13,537. From far and near road-builders came to see how concrete stood up under heavy traffic. The success of the experiment led to the development of modern automobile highways.
Forge Fair
Forge Fair
Forge Fair is North America’s largest event dedicated exclusively to the forging industry. Professionals from across the globe come to Forge Fair to learn about new products, make purchasing decisions and network with each other. No other industry event offers suppliers and forgers the platform to connect with more qualified potential customers.
2 events,
Pavrotti sings at opening of Detroit Opera House
Pavrotti sings at opening of Detroit Opera House
Luciano Pavrotti performed to a crowd of over 2,700 people at the opening of the Detroit Opera House on this day in 1996. The restoration project cost more than $35 million and consisted of restoring the old Grand Circus Theatre to its 1920s glory in order to provide a permanent home for the Michigan Opera Theatre.
Forge Fair
Forge Fair
Forge Fair is North America’s largest event dedicated exclusively to the forging industry. Professionals from across the globe come to Forge Fair to learn about new products, make purchasing decisions and network with each other. No other industry event offers suppliers and forgers the platform to connect with more qualified potential customers.
2 events,
Kalamazoo College gets its start
Kalamazoo College gets its start
The Michigan and Huron Institute, a Baptist college, was granted a charter from the territorial legislature on this day in 1833. In 1855 the school changed its name to Kalamazoo College. The liberal arts school is affectionately known as "K College."
Forge Fair
Forge Fair
Forge Fair is North America’s largest event dedicated exclusively to the forging industry. Professionals from across the globe come to Forge Fair to learn about new products, make purchasing decisions and network with each other. No other industry event offers suppliers and forgers the platform to connect with more qualified potential customers.
3 events,
Diego Rivera frescoes declared National Historic Landmark
Diego Rivera frescoes declared National Historic Landmark
The Detroit Industry Murals, a series of frescoes by the Mexican artist Diego Rivera, were granted National Historic Landmark status on this day in 2004. Painted between 1932-33, the 27 panels depicting workers at the Ford Rouge Plant adorn the walls of the Detroit Institute of Arts.
Saturday Market
Saturday Market
Eastern Market is open on Saturdays year-round. Over 225 market vendors share their produce and stories with up to 40,000 visitors in one day during our busy season. The tradition of this market has been a cornerstone of the city for 125 years and is crucial to our mission of nourishing a healthier, wealthier, and happier city.
Forge Fair
Forge Fair
Forge Fair is North America’s largest event dedicated exclusively to the forging industry. Professionals from across the globe come to Forge Fair to learn about new products, make purchasing decisions and network with each other. No other industry event offers suppliers and forgers the platform to connect with more qualified potential customers.
2 events,
Chrysler delivers its first WWII tank to US Army
Chrysler delivers its first WWII tank to US Army
The first M-3 tank built by Chrysler rolled off the assembly line and was delivered to the U.S. Army on this day in 1941. By the end of WWII Chrysler had built 22,207 tanks, helping Detroit earn the nickname Arsenal of Democracy.
Forge Fair
Forge Fair
Forge Fair is North America’s largest event dedicated exclusively to the forging industry. Professionals from across the globe come to Forge Fair to learn about new products, make purchasing decisions and network with each other. No other industry event offers suppliers and forgers the platform to connect with more qualified potential customers.
2 events,
St Lawrence Seaway opens
St Lawrence Seaway opens
The St. Lawrence Seaway opened on this day in 1959. This 400-mile waterway connected Michigan to the Atlantic Ocean bringing trade to the mdiwest, and was considered to be the most important transportation route in America since since the railroads connected east and west.
Forge Fair
Forge Fair
Forge Fair is North America’s largest event dedicated exclusively to the forging industry. Professionals from across the globe come to Forge Fair to learn about new products, make purchasing decisions and network with each other. No other industry event offers suppliers and forgers the platform to connect with more qualified potential customers.
2 events,
Anti-Slavery Society founded by white abolitionists in Detroit
Anti-Slavery Society founded by white abolitionists in Detroit
On this day in 1837, almost a quarter of a century prior to the Civil War, the Anti-Slavery Society was founded in Detroit by white people who vowed to fight against slavery across America.
Forge Fair
Forge Fair
Forge Fair is North America’s largest event dedicated exclusively to the forging industry. Professionals from across the globe come to Forge Fair to learn about new products, make purchasing decisions and network with each other. No other industry event offers suppliers and forgers the platform to connect with more qualified potential customers.
2 events,
Charter granted to Michigan’s first fraternity of Masons
Charter granted to Michigan’s first fraternity of Masons
The Provincial Grand Master of the Free and Accepted Masons in New York issued a charter to a Masonic lodge in Detroit on this day in 1764. Zion Lodge of Masons, No. 1 was the first west of the Alleghenies. granted to Masons in Detroit on this day in 1764. The Detroit Masons first adopted the name […]
Forge Fair
Forge Fair
Forge Fair is North America’s largest event dedicated exclusively to the forging industry. Professionals from across the globe come to Forge Fair to learn about new products, make purchasing decisions and network with each other. No other industry event offers suppliers and forgers the platform to connect with more qualified potential customers.
2 events,
S.S. Benjamin Noble sinks in Lake Superior
S.S. Benjamin Noble sinks in Lake Superior
Built by the Detroit Shipbuilding Company just five years prior, the S.S. Benjamin Noble sank in Lake Superior on this day in 1914. The lake freighter was hauling heavy railroad ties at the time. The entire crew was lost.
Forge Fair
Forge Fair
Forge Fair is North America’s largest event dedicated exclusively to the forging industry. Professionals from across the globe come to Forge Fair to learn about new products, make purchasing decisions and network with each other. No other industry event offers suppliers and forgers the platform to connect with more qualified potential customers.
2 events,
Aretha Franklin releases Respect
Aretha Franklin releases Respect
Legendary singer, Aretha Franklin, released her hit single Respect on this day in 1967. R-E-S-P-E-C-T became an anthem of the feminist movement, and the record earned two Grammy Awards for the Queen of Soul.
Forge Fair
Forge Fair
Forge Fair is North America’s largest event dedicated exclusively to the forging industry. Professionals from across the globe come to Forge Fair to learn about new products, make purchasing decisions and network with each other. No other industry event offers suppliers and forgers the platform to connect with more qualified potential customers.
3 events,
Michiganders enjoy last day before statewide prohibition
Michiganders enjoy last day before statewide prohibition
Prices soared at bars and liquor stores on this day in 1918, as people prepared for a statewide prohibition of alcohol sales to take effect the next day. The country would soon follow and the illegal import and export of alcohol from Canada would become Detroit's second largest industry after cars.
Saturday Market
Saturday Market
Eastern Market is open on Saturdays year-round. Over 225 market vendors share their produce and stories with up to 40,000 visitors in one day during our busy season. The tradition of this market has been a cornerstone of the city for 125 years and is crucial to our mission of nourishing a healthier, wealthier, and happier city.
Forge Fair
Forge Fair
Forge Fair is North America’s largest event dedicated exclusively to the forging industry. Professionals from across the globe come to Forge Fair to learn about new products, make purchasing decisions and network with each other. No other industry event offers suppliers and forgers the platform to connect with more qualified potential customers.
1 event,
Forge Fair
Forge Fair
Forge Fair is North America’s largest event dedicated exclusively to the forging industry. Professionals from across the globe come to Forge Fair to learn about new products, make purchasing decisions and network with each other. No other industry event offers suppliers and forgers the platform to connect with more qualified potential customers.