1. In 1957, the Mackinac Bridge Authority was established in Michigan. The Mackinac Bridge, which opened to traffic in 1957, spans five miles across the Straits of Mackinac and connects the Upper and Lower Peninsulas of Michigan.

2. In 1973, the Detroit Pistons set an NBA record for fewest points in a game. The Pistons lost to the New Orleans Jazz 139-71, scoring just 28 points in the second half.

3. In 1836, the Battle of the River Raisin took place during the War of 1812 in Monroe County, Michigan. The battle resulted in a victory for the British and their Native American allies, leading to the massacre of American prisoners of war.

4. In 2002, the Michigan Wolverines won the NCAA Men's Basketball Championship. Led by Coach Steve Fisher and stars such as Chris Webber and Jalen Rose, the Wolverines defeated the University of North Carolina in the championship game.

5. In 1987, Michigan Governor James Blanchard signed into law the nation's first mandatory recycling bill. The law required all Michigan communities with populations over 100,000 to establish a recycling program and set a goal of a 30% recycling rate by 1992. The law helped Michigan become a national leader in recycling.