1. Official Statehood Day: Michigan became the 26th state in the United States on August 1, 1837. This date is recognized as Michigan's official statehood day.

2. The Opening of the Mackinac Bridge: On August 1, 1957, the Mackinac Bridge was opened to traffic. This suspension bridge spans 5 miles across the Straits of Mackinac, connecting the Upper and Lower peninsulas of Michigan.

3. The University of Michigan was founded: On August 1, 1817, the University of Michigan was founded in Detroit. It started as a small college with only seven students, but today it is one of the largest universities in the country.

4. Michigan's First Capitol Building: On August 1, 1835, the foundation for Michigan's first capitol building was laid in Detroit. The capitol building was later moved to Lansing in 1847 and is now a museum.

5. Detroit's First Professional Baseball Game: On August 1, 1886, Detroit hosted its first professional baseball game. The Detroit Wolverines played the Kansas City Cowboys at Recreation Park in front of 8,000 fans. The Wolverines won 9-3.