1. On May 5, 1865, Michigan Senator Zachariah Chandler introduced a bill that established the Freedmen's Bureau in the aftermath of the Civil War. The bureau was tasked with helping formerly enslaved African Americans transition to freedom and gain access to education, employment, and basic necessities.

2. May 5, 1896, marked the dedication of the Michigan State Capitol building in Lansing. It was designed by Elijah E. Myers and took six years to complete. The building's dome, which is over 160 feet tall, is modeled after the one on the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C.

3. In 1959, Michigan became the first state in the nation to create a no-fault automobile insurance system. The law, signed by Governor G. Mennen Williams on May 5 of that year, aimed to simplify the process of obtaining compensation for injuries sustained in car accidents and reduce the burden on courts.

4. On May 5, 1970, a protest at Kent State University in Ohio against the Vietnam War turned deadly when Ohio National Guard troops fired on unarmed students, killing four and injuring nine others. In response, students at Michigan State University and other campuses across the country staged demonstrations and strikes.

5. May 5, 2007, marked the first annual Cinco de Mayo parade and festival in Southwest Detroit. The event celebrates Mexican culture and heritage with food, music, dancing, and colorful floats. Today, it is one of the largest Cinco de Mayo celebrations in the country, drawing thousands of visitors each year.