1. In 1875, the first game of college football was played in Michigan between the University of Michigan and its rival, Albion College. The Wolverines emerged victorious with a score of 1-0.

2. In 1928, the Ambassador Bridge connecting Detroit, Michigan and Windsor, Ontario opened, becoming the longest suspension bridge in the world at the time. Today, it is still one of the major routes between the United States and Canada.

3. In 1966, the deadliest plane crash in Michigan history occurred when a United Airlines Boeing 727 crashed near New Buffalo, killing all 53 people on board. The cause of the crash was attributed to the pilot's inability to properly execute a missed approach procedure.

4. In 1975, the Detroit Tigers won their first World Series championship in 16 years, defeating the heavily favored Cincinnati Reds in seven games. The series was highlighted by a dramatic Game 6 in which the Tigers rallied to win in extra innings.

5. In 2015, the city of Flint, Michigan declared a state of emergency due to a water crisis caused by high levels of lead contamination in the city's water supply. The crisis led to widespread health problems and sparked national outrage and scrutiny over government negligence and environmental injustice.