1880: Grand Rapids Electric Light & Power Company launched the world’s first commercial central station hydroelectric power plant, powered by Wolverine Chair & Furniture Company’s water turbine. 1963: Julie Krone, born in Benton Harbor, Michigan, became the first woman to win a Triple Crown race in 1993 with Colonial Affair at the Belmont Stakes. Inducted into the National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame in 2000, she overcame severe injuries to be hailed as one of USA Today’s toughest athletes and received the Wilma Rudolph Courage Award from the Women’s Sports Foundation.