1. The Michigan State Fair was established on August 9, 1849, in Detroit. The fair was initially held as an agricultural exhibition and later transformed into a multi-day event featuring concerts, carnival rides, and food vendors. In 1905, the Michigan State Fair moved to its current location in Novi.

2. On August 9, 1899, the Michigan Legislature established a state forestry commission to oversee the management and conservation of the state's forests. The commission was tasked with regulating the harvesting of timber and promoting reforestation efforts in Michigan.

3. The Mackinac Bridge, which connects the Upper and Lower Peninsulas of Michigan, opened on August 9, 1957. The bridge is the longest suspension bridge in the western hemisphere, stretching over five miles across the Straits of Mackinac.

4. August 9, 1974, marked the resignation of President Richard Nixon in the aftermath of the Watergate scandal. Michigan's congressional delegation played a crucial role in the impeachment proceedings against Nixon, with both of Michigan's Senators voting in favor of impeachment.

5. On August 9, 2009, Detroit Mayor Dave Bing announced plans to demolish over 3,000 abandoned buildings throughout the city. The initiative was part of a broader effort to revitalize Detroit's struggling neighborhoods and eliminate blight in the city. Since the announcement, the city has made significant progress in tearing down derelict buildings and promoting redevelopment.