Henry Ford Heritage Association

Events for July 2024

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1 This day in 1931 the Dearborn Inn, one of the worlds first airport hotels, opens. Dearborn Inn Opens July 1 This day in 1931 the Dearborn Inn, one of the worlds first airport hotels, opens.	2	3 This day in 1945 Ford resumes civilian vehicle production. Ford resumes civilian vehicle production July 3 This day in 1945 Ford resumes civilian vehicle production.	4 This day in 1919 production of the Fordson Tractor begins in Cork, Ireland Independence Day July 4 This day in 1919 production of the Fordson Tractor begins in Cork, Ireland	5	6 This day in 1906 the 1st president of the Ford Motor Company, John S. Gray, dies. John S. Gray Dies July 6 This day in 1906 the 1st president of the Ford Motor Company, John S. Gray, dies.	7 This day in 1923 Henry and Clara Ford’s only grand daughter, Josephine, is born. Josephine is Born July 7 This day in 1923 Henry and Clara Ford’s only grand daughter, Josephine, is born.
8	9 This day in 1941 Benson Ford Sr. marries Edith McNaughton. This day in 1920 Henry Ford buys controlling interest in D.T. & I Railroad. Benson Ford Sr. Marries July 9 This day in 1941 Benson Ford Sr. marries Edith McNaughton. This day in 1920 Henry Ford buys controlling interest in D.T. & I Railroad.	10	11 This day in 1923 1st load of iron ore is discharged by a lake freighter at the Rouge. 1st Load of Iron Ore July 11 This day in 1923 1st load of iron ore is discharged by a lake freighter at the Rouge.	12	13 This day in 1940 Henry Ford II marries Anne McDonnell Henry Ford II Marries July 13 This day in 1940 Henry Ford II marries Anne McDonnell	14
15 This day in 1903 the first Ford Motor Company automobile is sold to Dr. E. Pfennig, of Chicago. First Ford Motor Company Automible Sold July 15 This day in 1903 the first Ford Motor Company automobile is sold to Dr. E. Pfennig, of Chicago.	16	17 This day in 1913 John F. Dodge resigns as Vice President from the Ford Motor Company. John F. Dodge Resigns July 17 This day in 1913 John F. Dodge resigns as Vice President from the Ford Motor Company.	18	19	20 This day in 1919 Benson Ford Sr. is born. Benson Ford Sr. Born July 20 This day in 1919 Benson Ford Sr. is born.	21
22	23	24 This day in 1701 Detroit is founded. Detroit Founded July 24 This day in 1701 Detroit is founded.	25 This day in 1903 Barney Oldfield sets world speed record in “999” in New York by doing the mile in 55 and four-fifths of a second. Oldfield Sets World Speed Record July 25 This day in 1903 Barney Oldfield sets world speed record in “999” in New York by doing the mile in 55 and four-fifths of a second.	26 This day in 1926 Edsel Ford’s brother-in-law leaves Ford Motor Company over differences with Henry Ford. Ernest Kanzier Leave Ford Motor Company July 26 This day in 1926 Edsel Ford’s brother-in-law leaves Ford Motor Company over differences with Henry Ford.	27 This day in 1978 Benson Ford Sr. dies. This day in 1917 Henry Ford & Son Company is organized to manufacture tractors. Benson Ford Sr. Dies July 27 This day in 1978 Benson Ford Sr. dies. This day in 1917 Henry Ford & Son Company is organized to manufacture tractors.	28
29 This day in 1944 Henry Ford tours his newly relocated family homestead at Greenfield Village. Henry Ford Tours Family Homestead July 29 This day in 1944 Henry Ford tours his newly relocated family homestead at Greenfield Village.	30 This day in 1863 Henry Ford was born in Springwells Twp. (now Dearborn) MI. Happy Birthday Henry Ford July 30 This day in 1863 Henry Ford was born in Springwells Twp. (now Dearborn) MI.	31 This day in 1925 Stout Metal Airplane Company becomes part of the Ford Motor Company. Stout Metal Airplane Company July 31 This day in 1925 Stout Metal Airplane Company becomes part of the Ford Motor Company.

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