Today in Michigan History

December 24, 1913

Disaster occurred in Calumet.

Seventy-four people, mostly children, died during a panic-driven rush to escape the Italian Hall in Calumet after someone yelled “fire!” The children were attending a Christmas party for the families of striking miners.

Thank you Michigan Start Pages for this glimpse into our past.  See more here.

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