1892: Ransom E. Olds made automotive history by selling the first American car for export. 1937: "My Michigan" became the official state song, though rarely sung due to copyright issues.

Olds' First Export & Michigan's Song Woes | May 21

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 from the Great Lake State. Interested in supporting the Michigan Minute?

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