Detroit

Detroit is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is the largest U.S. city on the Canadian border and the county seat of Wayne County. Detroit had a population of 639,111 at the 2020 census, making it the 26th-most populous city in the United States. The Metro Detroit area, home to 4.3 million people, is the second-largest in the Midwest after the Chicago metropolitan area and the 14th-largest in the United States. A significant cultural center, Detroit is known for its contributions to music, art, architecture, and design, in addition to its historical automotive background.
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Some of the key events about Detroit

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

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