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Father Marquette
Father Jacques Marquette and daube Dablon establish the first mission Sault Saints Marie. -
The British evacuated
The British evacuated Detroit and abanded their posts on the Great Lakes. -
Canal opens
The ship canal at Sault Ste. Marie opens. -
Gerald R. Ford
Gerald R. Ford of Grand Rapids becomes the 38th President of the United States. -
300th annaiversary
Detroit celebrates it’s 300th anniversary.