1) On September 3, 1902, the Michigan State Fair opened its gates in Detroit for the first time. The fair remains an annual tradition, showcasing the state's agricultural and industrial heritage.

2) In 1838, the last of the forced removals of the indigenous Potawatomi tribe from Michigan took place on September 3. The Potawatomi were forcibly relocated from their ancestral lands to lands west of the Mississippi River as part of the federal government's Indian Removal Act.

3) On September 3, 2014, a massive ice storm hit parts of Michigan, knocking out power to over 600,000 residents and causing widespread damage to trees and infrastructure. Some communities were without power for over a week.

4) In 1855, the first passenger train arrived in the town of Grand Haven on September 3, connecting the community to the broader transportation network of the Great Lakes region.

5) On September 3, 1913, the Ford Motor Company introduced the assembly line to its Highland Park plant in Michigan. This revolutionary method of manufacturing dramatically increased production efficiency and helped to make automobiles more affordable for the average American.