1. In 1956, Detroit Tigers outfielder Al Kaline became the youngest player to win a batting title in American League history, at just 22 years old. He finished the season with a .314 batting average.
2. On October 14, 1960, a powerful tornado touched down in the city of Coldwater, Michigan, destroying dozens of homes and businesses and killing 5 people. The storm was rated an F4 on the Fujita scale, making it one of the strongest tornadoes ever to hit the state.
3. The Michigan Women's Music Festival, one of the longest-running feminist music festivals in the country, held its first event on October 14, 1976. The festival would continue to be held annually for over 40 years, until organizers announced its closure in 2015.
4. On this day in 1990, the Detroit Pistons unveiled their new alternate jerseys, which featured an unusual teal and red color scheme. Despite initial skepticism, the uniforms would go on to become one of the team's most iconic looks and popular merchandise items.
5. Michigan State University made history on October 14, 1995, when its football team defeated the University of Michigan in one of the most memorable endings in college football history. With just 6 seconds left in the game, Michigan State's quarterback launched a desperation pass that was tipped and caught by a Spartan receiver, who ran it in for a touchdown and a dramatic 28-25 victory.
5 Fun Facts About October 14 In Michigan History
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