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Father Marquette
Father Jacques Marquette and Claude Dablon establish the first mission at Sault Sainte Marie. -
First election
July 11- The British Parliaments Constitution Act, the first election is held in Michigan. -
Ship Canal
June 22- The ship canal at Sault Ste. Marie opens. -
Gerald R. Ford
Gerald R. Ford of Grand Rapids becomes the 38th President of he United States. -
Detroit's Anniversary
Detroit celebrates its 300th anniversary.