1. In 1837, a Constitutional Convention was held in Ann Arbor which resulted in drafting Michigan's first constitution. This paved the way for Michigan's admission into the Union as the 26th state in the United States later that year on January 26.

2. The first set of traffic lights in Michigan were installed on March 3, 1920, in Detroit at the intersection of Woodward Avenue and Michigan Avenue. This important traffic signalization system made crossing busy intersections safer.

3. On March 3, 1887, Detroit's first kindergarten was opened by Kate Gridley, a leading advocate for early childhood education. Gridley had visited Germany to study the kindergarten system and returned to Detroit to establish Michigan's first kindergarten.

4. In 1865, a group of students founded the University of Michigan Men's Glee Club, which became the university's oldest musical organization. The club is still active today and has performed domestically and internationally.

5. On March 3, 1960, the Michigan Historical Commission was formed. Today the commission works on creating and maintaining programs that promote historical preservation and education across the state of Michigan. The commission also administers several historical sites and museums, including the Michigan Historical Museum in Lansing.