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On, Sep 17th 1891:
J.L. Hudson Company opened its new eight-story building on Gratiot and Farmers Streets
On, Sep 18th 1987:
Pope John Paul II began historic visit to Detroit
On, Sep 19th 2004:
Detroit hosted the 34th Ryder Cup
On, Sep 20th 1860:
The Prince of Wales, later King Edward VII, visited Detroit
On, Sep 21st 1928:
Fox Theatre opened with “Street Angels” premier presentation and “Movietone News”
On, Sep 22nd 1922:
Charter granted to Michigan Steel Corporation
On, Sep 23rd 1934:
Lions beat New York Giants 9-0 at University of Detroit Stadium in first NFL game
On, Sep 24th 1830:
In Michigan’s last execution, Stephen G. Simmons was hanged for murdering his wife
On, Sep 25th 1848:
First Michigan State Fair opened
On, Sep 26th 1861:
Day of public prayer and fasting during the Civil War
On, Sep 27th 1999:
Final game played at Tiger Stadium
On, Sep 28th 1976:
William L. Hart named Detroit’s first black police chief
On, Sep 29th 1813:
British troops left Detroit, having occupied city since August 16, 1812
On, Sep 30th 1945:
Detroit Tigers clinched the American League Pennant
On, Oct 1st 1908:
First Model T goes on sale
On, Oct 2nd 1932:
Democratic presidential nominee, Franklin D. Roosevelt, spoke at a political rally in Detroit
On, Oct 3rd 1917:
Detroit’s first ‘meatless’ day during First World War
On, Oct 4th 1818:
First Sunday School held
On, Oct 5th 1916:
Henry Ford Trade School opened
On, Oct 6th 1927:
Opening of Detroit Institute of Arts
