1. In 1816, the first steamship on the Great Lakes, the Walk-In-The-Water, made its maiden voyage from Buffalo, New York to Detroit, Michigan. The ship could accommodate up to 150 passengers and was a significant development in the transportation industry of Michigan.

2. On September 24, 1894, the first game of what would later become the Michigan-Notre Dame football rivalry took place in Michigan. The Michigan team hosted the Notre Dame team, winning the game with a score of 34-0.

3. In 1926, John Coltrane, the influential jazz saxophonist, was born in Hamlet, North Carolina. Coltrane later lived and played in the Detroit area for a time, and his music continues to inspire musicians and jazz lovers around the world.

4. September 24, 1955, marked the day when the University of Michigan marching band first formed its famous "Block M" formation during a halftime show at a football game. The Block M has become a beloved and iconic element of the university's marching band performances.

5. In 1982, The Michigan International Speedway hosted its first IndyCar race, the Michigan 500. The race saw Gordon Johncock win, with an average speed of over 142 miles per hour, and marked the beginning of a long tradition of IndyCar racing at the speedway.