1. The Battle of Lake Erie took place on September 7, 1813, during the War of 1812. The U.S. fleet, commanded by Oliver Hazard Perry, defeated the British fleet, securing control of Lake Erie and opening the western frontier to American settlement.

2. On September 7, 1885, the Michigan State Fair opened in Detroit for the first time. The fair showcased agricultural products, livestock, and a variety of other exhibits, and soon became an annual tradition for Michigan residents.

3. The Detroit Lions played their first regular season NFL game on September 7, 1930, against the Chicago Bears. The Lions won the game 14-7, marking the beginning of a long-standing rivalry between the two teams.

4. On September 7, 1984, Madonna's "Like a Virgin" music video was released. The video, which was partially filmed in Detroit, helped propel Madonna to international stardom and cemented her status as a pop icon.

5. The Michigan Wolverines played their first game at Michigan Stadium (aka "The Big House") on September 7, 1927, against Ohio Wesleyan. The Wolverines won the game 33-0 in front of a crowd of over 72,000 people, setting a new record for attendance at a football game.