1. In 1812, the Battle of Fort Dearborn took place in present-day Chicago, Illinois. Many soldiers and civilians from Michigan Territory were killed in the battle.

2. In 1927, the Detroit Tigers played their first game at Navin Field (later renamed Tiger Stadium) after moving from their previous stadium. The team won the game against the Cleveland Indians 6-5.

3. In 1959, the Mackinac Bridge opened to the public, connecting the upper and lower peninsulas of Michigan. At the time of its construction, it was the longest suspension bridge in the world.

4. In 1984, the Detroit Tigers clinched the American League East Division title, beginning their run to a World Series victory. This was the first time the Tigers had won a division title since 1972.

5. In 2014, the Detroit Lions defeated the Green Bay Packers 19-7 in their first game of the NFL season, marking their first win against the Packers in three years.