1. In 1669, French explorer and missionary, Claude-Jean Allouez, arrived at the Sault Ste. Marie region of Michigan. He is credited for establishing the first European settlement in the region and for spreading Christianity among the Native American tribes in the area.

2. On June 24, 1864, the Battle of Sainte Marie took place during the American Civil War. It was an engagement between Union forces under General William H. Emory and Confederate forces led by General Richard Taylor. The battle resulted in a Union victory, and it played a crucial role in the larger Red River Campaign.

3. On June 24, 1939, the Detroit Wolverines of the National Football League changed their name to the Detroit Lions. The team had been struggling for years with very little success under their previous name. The new name proved to be more successful, and the Detroit Lions have since become one of the most well-known NFL teams.

4. In 1954, Detroit hosted the International Freedom Festival, which celebrated the friendship between the United States and Canada. The festival featured a series of events, including a parade and a fireworks display, and it became an annual tradition that still continues to this day.

5. On June 24, 1969, Michigan Governor William G. Milliken signed the state's first no-fault automobile insurance law. The law aimed to provide fair and timely compensation for people injured in car accidents, regardless of who was at fault. The law has since been amended several times, but it remains a landmark piece of legislation in Michigan's history.