1. In 1947, the Michigan State Police created the first ever police helicopter patrol in the United States. The helicopters were used primarily for search and rescue missions, and to aid in car chases.

2. On April 5, 1978, Michigan State University's men's basketball team, led by Magic Johnson, defeated the University of Kentucky 94-88 to win the NCAA Championship. This was Michigan State's first national championship in basketball.

3. The first Ford Motor Company vehicle, the Quadricycle, was completed on April 5, 1896. The Quadricycle was the first gasoline-powered vehicle built by Henry Ford, and was the precursor to the Model T.

4. In 1982, the Michigan Wolverines men's basketball team won the NIT Championship, defeating Rutgers University 64-48 in the final game. This was the Wolverines' first NIT championship since 1964.

5. On April 5, 1974, the Michigan State legislature approved the establishment of the Michigan State Lottery. The lottery began selling tickets in November of that year, and has since generated over $20 billion in revenue for the state of Michigan.