1. On October 27, 1954, the Detroit Lions played the first professional football game on a Monday night, defeating the Pittsburgh Steelers 34-17 at Briggs Stadium in Detroit. This marked the beginning of the Monday Night Football tradition in the NFL.
2. In 1984, on October 27, the Detroit Tigers won the World Series championship, defeating the San Diego Padres in five games. This was the last time the Tigers won the World Series.
3. The University of Michigan football team played their first game on October 27, 1879, against Racine College. The Wolverines won the game 1-0.
4. On October 27, 1936, the United Auto Workers (UAW) reached a historic agreement with General Motors, securing collective bargaining rights and better working conditions for auto workers. This led to increased unionization in the auto industry and improved pay and benefits for workers.
5. On October 27, 1813, during the War of 1812, the British captured Fort Shelby in Detroit, marking a significant victory for the British and a major defeat for American forces in the Great Lakes region.
5 Fun Facts About October 27 In Michigan History
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