Based on the input from our readers, here are the Top Ten Michigan singers/musicians:
10. Jason Newsted
9. Anthony Kiedis
8. Stevie Wonder
7. Smokey Robinson
6. Aretha Franklin
5. Madonna
4. Alice Cooper
3. Bob Seger
2. Eminem
1. Kid Rock
Top Ten Tuesday – Favorite MI Singers/Musicians
November 11, 2009
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Today in Michigan History
November 11, 2009November 11, 1918
The Great War came to an end.
After more than four years of fighting, World War I came to an end at the eleventh minute of the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month. More than 175,000 Michiganders served in what was hailed as “the war to end all wars.” Many Michigan men served in the 32nd Division, which was known as the Red Arrow Division. Michiganders also composed much of the American Expeditionary Force that was sent to northern Russia in late 1918 to thwart the Bolshevik Revolution. Nicknamed the Polar Bears, these Americans did not return home until mid-1919.
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Today in Michigan History
November 10, 2009November 10, 1975
The Edmund Fitzgerald sunk.
One of the biggest and most profitable iron ore carriers on the Great Lakes, the 13,000-ton Edmund Fitzgerald disappeared in a snow squall as it neared Whitefish Bay in eastern Lake Superior. The loss of the entire 29-man crew made the Fitz the best-known—and largest—ship lost to the lakes.
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Today in Michigan History
November 9, 2009November 9, 1775
Henry Hamilton arrived in Detroit.
The newly appointment British governor, Henry Hamilton, reached Detroit. During the upcoming American Revolution, Hamilton used Detroit as a base for raids on American colonists living on the frontier. He also acquired the nickname “the hair buyer” because of his practice of paying Native American allies for American scalps. After being captured leading a raid into southern Indiana later during the Revolution, Hamilton was imprisoned, but never returned to Detroit.
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Today in Michigan History
November 6, 2009November 6, 1893
Edsel Ford was born.
The only child of Henry and Clara Ford, Edsel was one of the least known automobile giants. Shirking the limelight, Edsel became president of the Ford Motor Company at the age of twenty-six. Edsel’s many accomplishments during his years as head of the company included building the River Rouge complex, donating millions to charity and the arts, and introducing the nation to aviation through the Tri-motor.
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Today in Michigan History
November 5, 2009November 5, 1850
Voters approve Michigan’s second constitution.
In 1849, Michiganders overwhelmingly approved the calling of a convention to adopt the state’s fourteen-year-old state constitution. During the summer of 1850, one hundred delegates—only one of who was a native Michigander—gathered in Lansing to frame a new document that was accepted by a large majority of voters. The new constitution was twice as long as the first constitution. It placed new restrictions on the state legislature, making many statewide offices elective rather than appointive. In the process, it weakened the governor’s office.
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Who’s Your Favorite MI Singer/Musician?!
November 4, 2009Here at Michigan is Amazing we are looking for your input on our next Top Ten List.
To celebrate Halloween, this week we want you to tell us who’s your favorite singer/musician from Michigan? Do you have a Motown artist you love? Maybe something more modern? Or even a little jazzy? Leave a comment or send us an email (michiganisamazing@michaelflora.com).
The list will be up next Tuesday!
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Today in Michigan History
November 4, 2009November 4, 1862
The first Polish man was elected.
Ludwik Wesolowski was elected surveyor in Macomb County. According to one noted authority, Wesolowski was the first person of Polish ancestry elected to any office anywhere in the United States.
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Top Ten Tuesday – Favorite MI Halloween Memory
November 3, 2009We are doing this week’s top ten a little differently…here are the responses that we received for favorite MI Halloween memory:
“Apple Charley’s and the Jaycees haunted house in A.P. my Dad always used to take us to!!” – Charlene Burkett
“Attending Theatre Bizarre, near the State Fairgrounds. Also, last year when I showed up at the bar dressed as a convict, and there was a woman there wearing virtually the same thing… except hers wasn’t a costume. Doh!” – Candice Lazar
“Heather trick or treating with her britches falling down” – Colleen Foy Baxendale
“Going Pumpkin Picking with you every year! Dressing up as a kid, and when I got older, sneaking into Merriman Fields. Scary Movies. Apple Orchards, Haunted Barns, Houses, and Mansions.” – Heather Roddy
“I have so many great Halloween memories! I remember it being so cold one Halloween that I had to wear my snowsuit under my costume! Another favorite is when my husband dressed as Britney Spears (back when we were in college). Unfortunately there doesn’t seem to be any photographic evidence of said costume anymore!” – Wendi Churchman
Thanks to all that submitted memories! The new Top Ten theme will be up tomorrow!
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Local High School Ranked Nationally
November 3, 2009Sterling Heights Stevenson has been ranked 25th on the USA Today Super 25 national rankings.
Congrats to the 10-0 team! To read the whole story, click here.
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