Detroit
Some of the key events about Detroit
- 1701The city of Detroit was founded as a French colonial outpost
- 1805A devastating fire destroys most of the city
- 1863The Detroit Race Riot occurs, resulting in at least two deaths and extensive property damage
- 1896The first automobile was produced in Detroit, marking the beginning of its automotive industry
- 1929The Detroit Institute of Arts opened its current building, becoming a major cultural landmark
- 1930The Detroit-Windsor Tunnel opened, connecting the city to Canada
- 1943Race riots erupt, leaving 34 people dead and hundreds injured
- 1959Motown Records was founded, revolutionizing popular music
- 1967The 12th Street Riot becomes one of the most destructive civil disturbances in U.S. history
- 1974The city's homicide rate reaches a record high, earning Detroit the nickname "Murder City"
- 1980Republican National Convention protesters clash with police, leading to numerous arrests
- 1987The Detroit People Mover, an elevated light rail system, began operations in downtown
- 2001The Detroit International Riverfront project was launched, revitalizing the city's waterfront
- 2002Ford Field opened as the new home of the Detroit Lions NFL team
- 2004Campus Martius Park opened, becoming a central gathering place in downtown Detroit
- 2008The city's mayor is charged with multiple felonies, including perjury and obstruction of justice
- 2009The unemployment rate in Detroit reaches 28.9%, the highest of any major U.S. city
- 2013Detroit becomes the largest U.S. city to file for bankruptcy
- 2017Little Caesars Arena opened, serving as a new sports and entertainment venue
- 2020The COVID-19 pandemic hits Detroit particularly hard, with one of the highest death rates in the country
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