1. In 1908, the first mile of concrete highway in the United States was opened to traffic in Wayne County, Michigan. The road was known as Woodward Avenue, and it connected the cities of Detroit and Pontiac.

2. On November 18, 1920, the Michigan State Capitol in Lansing was dedicated. The building had taken over 6 years to construct and cost over $8 million to build. The Capitol's dome is made of cast iron and is one of the largest in the world.

3. In 1966, the famous Michigan football coach, Bo Schembechler, was hired by the University of Michigan. Schembechler went on to become one of the most successful coaches in college football history, winning 13 Big Ten championships and making 21 consecutive bowl appearances.

4. On November 18, 1985, Lake Superior State University in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, became the first institution of higher education to offer a degree program in robotics. Today, LSSU's robotics program is still considered one of the best in the country.

5. In 2011, the Michigan State Spartans football team played the Wisconsin Badgers in a nationally televised game. The game was notable for its physicality and close score, with Michigan State ultimately pulling out a 37-31 victory in overtime. The game is now considered one of the most memorable in Michigan State football history.