1. On June 1, 1926, the Ford Motor Company introduced the 10-millionth Model T car in Highland Park, Michigan. The Model T revolutionized the automobile industry by making cars affordable for the average person and sparking the rise of assembly line production.

2. June 1, 1957, was the day that the Mackinac Bridge officially opened to traffic, connecting the Upper and Lower Peninsulas of Michigan. The bridge is a stunning engineering feat, spanning 26,372 feet and withstanding harsh weather conditions.

3. In 1974, on June 1, Michigan native Elder Lightfoot Solomon Michaux passed away. Michaux was a prominent figure in the African American community, known for his evangelist preaching and founding the first black-owned radio station in the United States.

4. On June 1, 1997, the Detroit Red Wings won their first Stanley Cup in 42 years, defeating the Philadelphia Flyers in a four-game sweep. The Red Wings went on to win three more championships in 1998, 2002, and 2008.

5. June 1, 2015, marked the start of a severe flooding event in Michigan, with many parts of the state experiencing heavy rainfall and high water levels. Governor Rick Snyder declared a state of emergency, and many residents were forced to evacuate their homes. The flooding caused millions of dollars in damage and impacted thousands of families.