Michigan Minute

By WKAR Public MediaHistory

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Michigan Minute episodes

June 12 Marian Anderson & Slaughterhouse Five Win | June 12
On this day, Marian Anderson made U-M history as first Black female speaker, and Slaughterhouse Five was freed from a school ban in Michigan.
1 min
June 11 Detroit Fire & Rising from Ashes | June 11
On this day in 1805, Detroit was nearly destroyed by a great fire—but the town rose from the ashes, inspiring its enduring motto of hope.
1 min
June 10 Gordie Howe & Mr. Hockey’s Legacy | June 10
On this day in 2016, hockey legend Gordie Howe passed, leaving behind a record-breaking career and a lasting impact on Detroit and the sport.
1 min
June 09 Sparty Statue & Michigan State Pride | June 9
On this day in 1945, Michigan State unveiled the original Sparty statue, symbolizing decades of Spartan athletic spirit and achievement.
1 min
June 08 Flint-Beecher Tornado & Michigan’s Dark Day | June 8
On this day in 1953, an F5 tornado tore through Genesee County, killing 116 and injuring hundreds more in one of Michigan’s deadliest storms.
1 min
June 07 Battle Creek Belle & A League of Her Own | June 7
On this day in 1932, Mary Moore was born in Detroit. She played for the Battle Creek Belles and slid into home in A League of Their Own.
1 min
June 06 D-Day Orders & A Saginaw Soldier's Story | June 6
On this day in 1944, Gen. Eisenhower gave his D-Day orders to Lt. Wallace Strobel of Saginaw, Michigan—captured in a now-iconic photo turned postage stamp.
1 min
June 05 Elly Peterson & Michigan’s Political Firsts | June 5
On this day in 1914, Elly Peterson was born—becoming the first woman to lead a major Michigan political party and a pioneer for women in politics.
1 min
June 04 Ford’s Quadricycle & the 20 MPH Revolution | June 4
On this day in 1896, Henry Ford test drove his first gas-powered vehicle—the Quadricycle—paving the road to the future of automobiles.
1 min
June 03 Pocket Protectors & Practical Invention | June 3
On this day in 1943, Michigan’s Hurley Smith patented the pocket protector—creating a simple, smart fix for ink stains and worn-out shirts.
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About Michigan Minute

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WKAR’s Jamie Paisley presents intriguing stories for each day in Michigan history. From name changes and iconic cities to arcane laws, Michigan Minute covers a wide variety of fascinatingly true tales…