1. In 1916, Republican candidate Charles E. Hughes traveled to Michigan to speak in support of his Presidential campaign. His stop in Detroit drew a crowd of more than 40,000 people. While Michigan ultimately went for Woodrow Wilson in the election, Hughes won several other key states and lost the election by only a slim margin.

2. On November 7, 1950, a devastating fire broke out at the Michigan Central Station in Detroit. The blaze destroyed much of the building and caused millions of dollars in damage. While the station was never fully restored to its former glory, efforts have been made to preserve the remaining portions of the building.

3. In 1962, UAW President Walter P. Reuther was the victim of a botched assassination attempt. Reuther was shot three times at his home in Detroit, but survived the attack. The shooter was never caught or identified, and the incident remains a mystery to this day.

4. November 7, 1972 is a significant date in Michigan politics, as it marked the election of Democrat Coleman Young as the first African American mayor of Detroit. Young would go on to serve as mayor for an astounding 20 years, making him one of the city's most influential and long-lasting leaders.

5. In 2018, Michigan became the 10th state in the US to legalize the recreational use of marijuana. The move was a major victory for advocates of drug reform, who had been pushing for legalization for many years. Today, Michigan remains one of the most progressive states in the country when it comes to marijuana laws.