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October 2022
Jennette Picard
This day in 1934 Jeannette Picard reaches 37,975 feet leaving Ford Airport, setting the woman’s world altitude record.
Find out more »Barnney Oldfield Wins Cup
This day in 1902 Barney Oldfield wins the “Manufacture’s Challenge Cup” driving “999” in race at Grosse Pointe. This day in 1864 John F. Dodge born.
Find out more »Mooring Mast Dismantled
Today in 1946 the mooring mast at the Ford Airport is dismantled.
Find out more »Stock Market Crash
This day in 1929 the New York Stock Exchange crashes leading to the Great Depression.
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