1. Michigan became the 26th state on January 26, 1837, but it was not until April 20 of that year that the state's first governor, Stevens T. Mason, was inaugurated.

2. The Michigan State Capitol building in Lansing was officially dedicated on April 20, 1879. The building, which was designed by architect Elijah E. Myers, still serves as the seat of Michigan's government today.

3. On April 20, 1914, the Michigan State Police was created. The agency, which was originally called the Michigan State Troops Permanent Force, was established to provide law enforcement services throughout the state.

4. The Detroit Tigers played their first game at Tiger Stadium on April 20, 1912. The team, which had previously played at Bennett Field, won their inaugural game at their new home stadium, defeating the Cleveland Naps 6-5.

5. On April 20, 1962, the University of Michigan established its School of Natural Resources. The school, which is now known as the School for Environment and Sustainability, is consistently ranked among the top environmental programs in the nation.