1817
Detroit's first regularly published newspaper is founded. Published weekly, the Detroit Gazette was printed in English and French and had fewer than 100 subscribers. The Gazette remained in service until 1830.
Source: Michigan History
1817
Michigan's first successful newspaper, the Detroit Gazette began publication. The weekly paper was published for 13 years.
1959
Because railroad passenger traffic had declined, the Pennsylvania Railroad discontinued its Red Arrow train between Detroit and New York.
Source: Historical Society of Michigan