Battle Creek Belle & A League of Her Own | June 7

Battle Creek Belle & A League of Her Own | June 7

On this day in 1932, Mary Moore was born in Detroit. She played for the Battle Creek Belles and slid into home in A League of Their Own.

D-Day Orders & A Saginaw Soldier's Story | June 6

On this day in 1944, Gen. Eisenhower gave his D-Day orders to Lt. Wallace Strobel of Saginaw, Michigan—captured in a now-iconic photo turned postage stamp.

Elly Peterson & Michigan’s Political Firsts | June 5

On this day in 1914, Elly Peterson was born—becoming the first woman to lead a major Michigan political party and a pioneer for women in politics.

Ford’s Quadricycle & the 20 MPH Revolution | June 4

On this day in 1896, Henry Ford test drove his first gas-powered vehicle—the Quadricycle—paving the road to the future of automobiles.

Pocket Protectors & Practical Invention | June 3

On this day in 1943, Michigan’s Hurley Smith patented the pocket protector—creating a simple, smart fix for ink stains and worn-out shirts.