1843: James Vernor Sr., the creator of Vernor's Ginger Ale, was born in Detroit. 1943: Midst of World War II, Detroit saw one of its largest marches against Jim Crow laws, particularly for workers at Willow Run Airport.

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

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