1. The first automobile race in Michigan took place on August 26, 1899, at the Detroit Driving Club. The race featured six cars and was won by Alex Winton.

2. August 26, 1920, was a significant day for women’s suffrage in Michigan. Governor Albert Sleeper signed the ratification of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, giving women the right to vote.

3. On August 26, 1974, President Gerald Ford signed a bill allocating $5.5 million to the Detroit Riverfront Development project. The project aimed to revitalize the Detroit Riverfront and make it a recreational destination for residents and visitors.

4. A Michigan native, Henry Ford, made history on August 26, 1938, when he received the Grand Cross of the German Eagle from Nazi Germany. Although controversial, Ford's work was revered by many during this time, and he dedicated much of his life to his passion for automobiles.

5. On August 26, 2016, the Detroit Tigers announced that they would retire number 6, in honor of legendary player Al Kaline. Kaline, also known as "Mr. Tiger," played for the Tigers from 1953 to 1974, earning many accolades and cementing his place in baseball history.