1. In 1918, the city of Detroit experienced one of the deadliest incidents of the Spanish Flu pandemic when 52 people died in a single day. The city was quickly overwhelmed with patients, leading to a shortage of hospital beds and medical supplies.

2. On August 2, 1932, the first miniature golf course in Michigan opened in Lansing. The course was designed to mimic a full-size golf course, but with smaller obstacles and shorter holes. It quickly became popular among families and tourists.

3. In 1985, a tornado tore through the small town of Portland, Michigan, destroying several homes and businesses. The tornado was classified as an F3, with wind speeds reaching up to 206 mph. Fortunately, no one was killed, but many residents were left homeless.

4. On August 2, 2019, the Michigan Wolverines football team held their first practice of the season. The team was coming off a disappointing 8-5 record the previous year, but hopes were high for a bounce-back season under head coach Jim Harbaugh.

5. In 1943, the Detroit Tigers set a major league record by scoring 16 runs in a single inning against the Philadelphia Athletics. The inning featured three home runs, three doubles, and two triples, with each player in the lineup scoring at least one run. The Tigers went on to win the game 21-8.