1. The Battle of the River Raisin took place in Monroe County on February 15, 1813 during the War of 1812. It was a significant battle with over 900 American soldiers killed or wounded, and it is remembered as the deadliest conflict fought on Michigan soil.

2. On February 15, 1871, Grand Rapids became the first city in the United States to put electric lights on its streets. The city was already known for its furniture industry, and the addition of electric lighting helped to cement its reputation as a forward-thinking and innovative place.

3. University of Michigan football coach Fielding Yost was born on February 15, 1871. Yost coached the Wolverines for 25 seasons from 1901 to 1923, winning six national championships and earning a place in the College Football Hall of Fame.

4. The Ford Piquette Avenue Plant in Detroit began production on February 15, 1904. This historic factory was the birthplace of the Ford Model T, which revolutionized the automobile industry and made cars affordable for the average American.

5. On February 15, 1932, Michigan Governor Wilbur Brucker signed the Sixteen Mile Road Bill, which authorized the construction of a 16-mile expressway between Detroit and Utica. This highway, now known as the M-59 corridor, remains an important transportation artery connecting the eastern suburbs of Detroit with points east.