1. In 1817, the University of Michigan was founded in Detroit. It is now one of the top public universities in the country, with multiple campuses across Michigan.
2. In 1884, the Michigan Central Railroad completed construction on the Ambassador Bridge, connecting Detroit to Windsor, Ontario. At the time, it was the longest suspension bridge in the world.
3. In 1973, the Michigan Wolverines football team played their first ever game at Michigan Stadium, now known as "The Big House." They beat the rival Ohio State Buckeyes 10-0 in front of more than 100,000 fans.
4. In 1989, a 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck the Bay Area of California, killing over 60 people and causing millions of dollars in damage. The effects of the quake were felt as far away as Michigan, where buildings swayed and people reported feeling the ground shake.
5. In 2018, recreational marijuana became legal in Michigan after voters approved a ballot initiative. As of October 17 of that year, Michigan residents over the age of 21 were allowed to possess and use small amounts of marijuana for personal use.
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