1. In 1817, the University of Michigan was founded in Detroit, making it the first public university in the state. Today, the university has multiple campuses and is considered one of the top public universities in the country.

2. The Mackinac Bridge, connecting the Upper and Lower Peninsulas of Michigan, was opened on September 25, 1957. The bridge spans five miles and is one of the longest suspension bridges in the world.

3. On September 25, 1926, Ford Motor Company founder Henry Ford introduced the Model T, which revolutionized the automobile industry and made cars affordable for the average consumer.

4. In 1830, Michigan officially became a state, with Detroit serving as its first capital. Since then, the state has grown to become the tenth most populous state in the country.

5. On September 25, 1985, the Detroit Lions defeated the Chicago Bears 38-17 in what is known as the "Thanksgiving Throwback Game." The game was played to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the first Thanksgiving Day game between the two teams.