Facts Feed
On, Jun 29th 1989:
Fox Theatre designated a National Landmark
On, Jun 30th 1934:
The Portsmouth, Ohio, Spartans (Lions) moved to Detroit
On, Jul 1st 1881:
First city dog pound established
On, Jul 2nd 1831:
Alexis de Tocqueville visited Detroit for three days
On, Jul 3rd 2006:
Steve Yzerman retired
On, Jul 4th 1867:
Cornerstone laid for Soldier’s Monument in East Grand Circus Park
On, Jul 5th 1942:
After approval by local WW II rationing board, Edsel Ford was able to get new car
On, Jul 6th 1818:
First auction of public lands in Michigan
On, Jul 7th 1852:
Mass Temperance meeting in Woodbridge Grove
On, Jul 8th 1867:
Woodmere Cemetery Association organized
On, Jul 9th 1916:
Thirty-first Regiment, Michigan Infantry, left Camp Grayling for Texas to guard the Mexican border
On, Jul 10th 1763:
Indians, without success, tried to set fire to vessels in the Detroit River
On, Jul 11th 1796:
U.S. flag first raised over Detroit
On, Jul 12th 1812:
General William Hull left Detroit to invade Canada
On, Jul 13th 1787:
Northwest Ordinance adopted
On, Jul 14th 1950:
Veteran’s Memorial Building dedicated
On, Jul 15th 1796:
Wayne County established
On, Jul 16th 1857:
First telegraph cable laid across Detroit River
On, Jul 17th 1914:
Dodge Motor Company incorporated
On, Jul 18th 1938:
Detroit-Windsor ferry discontinued
