December 16, 1808
Michigan’s first Republican governor was born.
Born in New York, Kingsley S. Bingham moved to Michigan in 1833. Elected to Congress as a Democrat in 1847, Bingham opposed the extension of slavery into the western territories and was a strong candidate for governor for the newly-founded Republican Party. Bingham was elected in 1854 and re-elected two years later.
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Based on the input from our readers, here are the Top Ten Favorite Places to Ski/Snowboard on Michigan:
10. Pine Knob
7. Walloon Hills
6. Nubs Nob
5. Blackjack
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December 15, 1796
Anthony Wayne died.
General “Mad” Anthony Wayne, whose victory at the Battle of Fallen Timbers in August 1794 that forced the British to evacuate Detroit, died in Erie, Pennsylvania. Also, Wayne County was named for General Anthony Wayne.
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December 14, 1836
Michiganders approved congressional terms for admission to Union.
Delegates gathered in Ann Arbor and approved the Northern Ohio Boundary Bill, which granted the controversial Toledo Strip to Ohio and gave Michigan statehood and the western Upper Peninsula.
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December 11, 1934
Fire destroyed a Lansing landmark.
A fire moved rapidly through the four-story Kern Hotel. Before the fire was extinguished, 32 people were dead (including seven state legislators). The Kern Hotel fire remains Lansing’s worst fire disaster.
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The Top Ten List is back after a few weeks off (too much turkey on Thanksgiving)!!
Here at Michigan is Amazing we are looking for your input on our next Top Ten List.
This week we want you to tell us where’s your favorite place in Michigan to ski or snowboard? Leave a comment or send us an email (michiganisamazing@michaelflora.com).
The list will be up next Tuesday!
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December 10, 1887
The state’s first cremation was completed.
The Detroit Crematorium was the first such facility in Michigan and the fifth in the U.S.
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December 9, 1935
The Lions won their first championship.
The Lions defeated the New York Giants 26-7 in their first NFL championship. The Lions also won championships in 1952, 1953, 1957.
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December 8, 1823
Father Gabriel Richard went to Congress.
The first Roman Catholic priest to serve in Congress, Richard served one term as the non-voting delegate from the Michigan Territory.
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December 7, 1968
Snowmobiling was popular in Ironwood.
Michigan’s westernmost city, Ironwood hosted its first snowmobile derby, drawing 650 entries and over 7,000 spectators.
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