1927: Detroit's own Charles Lindbergh made history with the first solo transatlantic flight. 1970: Michigan State University faced a student strike protesting the Vietnam War, culminating in a dramatic intervention by state police to end the protest.

1903: Buick, now a GM division, was incorporated in Detroit, marking the official start of a pioneering automotive legacy. 1930: Sparrow Hospital in Lansing welcomed the world's first recorded identical quadruplets, sparking international fascination and local celebrity status for the Morlok family, with the girls even influencing political outcomes in Lansing.

1846: Michigan became the first English-speaking government to outlaw the death penalty, a milestone signed into law by Governor Alpheus Felch. 1929: Michigan's inaugural Holland Tulip Time blossomed, a tradition initiated by high school teacher Lida Rogers, celebrated annually except during World War II and the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic.

1866: Frederick Douglass graced Ypsilanti, Michigan, with his eloquence, addressing Lincoln's assassination and Civil War anecdotes. 1881: Julius Ropes struck gold near Ishpeming, sparking a rush that led to the opening of the only profitable gold mine east of the Mississippi River in Michigan's Upper Peninsula.

1986: "Top Gun" soared into theaters, written by Michigan State professor Jim Cash and his former student Jack Epps Jr. Despite geographical distance, they collaborated to create a blockbuster. 2016: John Willie Jordan of Farmington, Michigan, received the Congressional Gold Medal. As one of the pioneering Black Marines, part of the Montford Point Marines, he symbolized resilience and courage amidst historical challenges.

Celebrating the birthday of L. Frank Baum in 1856, renowned author of "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz." Before Oz took flight in 1900, Baum gained fame with the bestselling children's book "Father Goose: His Book." Profits from his literary success led him to acquire a Victorian summer home near Holland, Michigan, known as The Sign of the Goose, commemorating his earlier triumph.

1857: Michigan Agricultural College, later known as Michigan State University, started with just 63 students focused solely on agriculture. 1925: Sophie Kurys, known as 'The Flint Flash,' made baseball history in the All American Girls Professional Baseball League, setting unmatched records for stolen bases while defying stereotypes on the field.

1950: Born Stephen Judkins Hardaway in Saginaw, Michigan, Stevie Wonder's musical journey began at an early age. Signed by Motown as a young talent, he quickly rose to fame with his socially conscious lyrics and chart-topping hits, becoming one of the most acclaimed artists in music history.

1891: Detroit's streetcar workers unionize, demanding a shorter workday. Picketing led to riots, but Mayor Pingree's intervention led to arbitration. On May 12, an agreement was reached, recognizing the new union.

1978: Margaret Brewer from Durand, MI, became the Marine Corps' first female brigadier general. Inspired by the flag-raising at Iwo Jima, she rose through the ranks, later serving as director of public affairs. 1875: Harriet Quimby, born in Arcadia, MI, became the first licensed American female pilot, flying solo over the English Channel in 1912.