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October 2024
Henry Ford becomes President
This day in 1906 Henry Ford succeeds John S. Gray as President of the Ford Motor Company. This day in 1936 James J. Couzens dies.
Find out more »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.
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