1. In 1840, Michigan became the first state in the United States to establish a state agricultural college. The institution was originally known as the Agricultural College of the State of Michigan and is now Michigan State University.

2. On April 2, 1917, President Woodrow Wilson asked Congress to declare war on Germany, marking the United States' entry into World War I. Michigan played a significant role in the war effort, with many residents serving in the military and the state's industries producing weapons and other supplies for the war effort.

3. In 1932, the Ford Motor Company opened its largest and most advanced factory in Dearborn, Michigan. The River Rouge Complex was one of the largest industrial complexes in the world and employed thousands of workers throughout its history.

4. On April 2, 1950, the University of Michigan won its first national championship in men's basketball. The Wolverines defeated the City College of New York 71-63 in the NCAA championship game.

5. In 2005, the Michigan Wolverines men's basketball team won their 11th Big Ten Conference tournament championship. The team went on to reach the Elite Eight in the NCAA tournament, ultimately losing to the eventual champion, the North Carolina Tar Heels.