1. In 1873, the first train arrived in the newly established town of Holly, Michigan, marking the beginning of a new era for the small community.

2. In 1946, Detroit's Olympia Stadium opened its doors for the first time, becoming the home of the Detroit Red Wings for the next 40 years.

3. In 1988, the Michigan State Spartans football team pulled off a stunning upset over the top-ranked Iowa Hawkeyes in East Lansing, Michigan.

4. In 1991, the NBA's Detroit Pistons played their first game at the brand-new Palace of Auburn Hills, defeating the Los Angeles Clippers 94-85.

5. In 2001, the Michigan Wolverines upset the top-ranked Miami Hurricanes in one of the greatest upsets in college football history, winning the game 35-14 at the Big House in Ann Arbor, Michigan.