1. Michigan became a state on November 21, 1836. After being part of the Indiana Territory and then the Michigan Territory, Michigan officially became the 26th state in the United States.

2. The first recorded snowfall in Detroit occurred on November 21, 1875. This marked the beginning of the snowy Michigan winters that we know today.

3. On November 21, 1927, the Grand Rapids Symphony Orchestra gave its first concert. The orchestra has since become a well-respected cultural institution in West Michigan and beyond.

4. On November 21, 1934, the Detroit Lions played their first ever Thanksgiving Day football game. This tradition continues today, with the Lions playing on Thanksgiving every year since.

5. The Mackinac Bridge was officially opened on November 21, 1957. Spanning the Straits of Mackinac, the bridge connected Michigan's upper and lower peninsulas for the first time and is a major landmark and tourist attraction in the state.