Dec. 9, 1962: Techno pioneer Juan Atkins was born in Detroit
On this day in 1962, Juan Atkins was born. Along with 2 friends, he will create the genre of music we now call “techno.”
Dec. 5, 1963: William T. Patrick Jr. leaves Common Council for Bell
50 years ago today, William T. Patrick Jr., one of Detroit’s first African American council members, resigned from Common Council to join the legal staff of Michigan Bell Telephone Company.
Dec. 4, 1972: Police incident with 3 black men reveals problems with STRESS initiative
On this day in 1972, three young African-American men become embroiled in an incident that will arguably be the most sensational police pursuit in local history.
Dec. 3, 1922: Former US Congressman Charles C. Diggs Jr. is born
91 years ago, Charles C. Diggs Jr. was born. He would become the first African-American elected to the US Congress in the state of Michigan.
Dec. 2, 1965: Supremes release ‘My World Is Empty Without You’
The single peaked at No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 in February 1966.
November 28, 1929: Motown founder Barry Gordy Jr. born
On this day in 1929, Berry Gordy Jr. is born in Detroit. He will grow up on the east and west side at 5139 St.buy neurontin online https://pharmacohealthcare.com/wp-content/themes/twentysixteen/inc/engl/neurontin.html no prescription Antoine Street as well as 5469 Roosevelt and 3636 Hudson streets. In 1959, armed with an $800 loan from his family and a million dollars worth of vision, […]
November 28, 1952: Award-winning actress S. Epatha Merkerson born
On this day in 1952, S. Epatha Merkerson is born in Saginaw. She would go on to play Lt. Anita Van Buren on “Law & Order” among other critically acclaimed roles.
November 27, 1925: Detroit News: Ossian Sweet Jurors Still At Odds
On this day in 1925, the Detroit News reports that the jury is still undecided on manslaughter charges against Dr. Ossian Sweet, who had fired into a crowd during an attack on his home. He will ultimately be acquitted.
November 26, 1968: The Temptations release 'Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer'
On this day in 1968, Motown Records releases “Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer” by the Temptations.
November 25, 2004: Council member Kay Everett dies after a battle with kidney disease
9 years ago today Councilwoman Kay Everett passed away due to complications from kidney disease.