1. In 1837, Michigan became the 26th state to be admitted to the United States.
On February 25, 1837, President Andrew Jackson signed a bill that officially recognized Michigan as a state. This came after years of disputes with Ohio over the Michigan Territory's boundaries, which delayed Michigan's statehood. The admission of Michigan marked an important milestone in US history and set the stage for further expansion to the west.

2. In 1907, the Detroit Tigers held their first spring training session in Georgia.
On February 25, 1907, the Detroit Tigers baseball team began their first spring training session in Augusta, Georgia. This marked the beginning of a longstanding tradition for the team, which still holds spring training sessions in Florida today. The Tigers have a rich history in Michigan, having won four American League pennants and two World Series championships.

3. In 1913, the Ford Motor Company introduced the moving assembly line.
On February 25, 1913, Henry Ford implemented the first moving assembly line at his Highland Park factory in Michigan. This innovation revolutionized the manufacturing industry by allowing workers to stay in one place and work on a specific task as the product moved down the line. The assembly line greatly increased efficiency and productivity, making Ford's Model T affordable to the masses.

4. In 1922, the Detroit Police Department launched its first mounted unit.
On February 25, 1922, the Detroit Police Department established its first mounted unit with the purchase of seven horses. This unit was initially used to patrol the streets of Detroit during the city's booming industrial era. Today, the mounted unit is still used for crowd control, community outreach, and search and rescue operations.

5. In 1973, Michigan State University won its first NCAA basketball championship.
On February 25, 1973, the Michigan State Spartans men's basketball team won their first NCAA championship by defeating the University of California, Los Angeles Bruins. This marked the beginning of a strong basketball program at Michigan State, which has since won two more championships and produced several NBA players, including Magic Johnson and Draymond Green.