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Ann Arbor, Michigan

Located in Washtenaw County, Michigan, Ann Arbor was established in 1824. Michigan Stadium ('The Big House') seats over 107,000 — largest stadium in the U.S. Ann Arbor hosted the nation's first teach-in against the Vietnam War in 1965.
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Founded 1824 | Population 124,000 | Peak 124,000 (2024) | County Washtenaw County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Ann Arbor, Michigan

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1817 University of Michigan Founded: Established in Detroit, moves to Ann Arbor in 1837.
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1960 SDS Founded: Students for a Democratic Society founded at UM; Port Huron Statement.
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1965 First Vietnam Teach-In: Nation's first teach-in against Vietnam War at UM.
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1971 $5 Marijuana Law: Ann Arbor reduces marijuana penalty to $5 fine.
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2000 Tech and Biotech Hub: UM spinoffs create thriving tech economy.
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2023 Top University Town: Consistently ranked among best college towns.
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Latest News in Ann Arbor

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Complete Historical Timeline

1817 Culture
University of Michigan Founded
1960 Politics
SDS Founded
1965 Politics
First Vietnam Teach-In
1971 Politics
$5 Marijuana Law
2000 Business
Tech and Biotech Hub
2023 Culture
Top University Town

Did You Know?

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Michigan Stadium ('The Big House') seats over 107,000 — largest stadium in the U.S.
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Ann Arbor hosted the nation's first teach-in against the Vietnam War in 1965.
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The Hash Bash marijuana rally has been held annually in Ann Arbor since 1972.
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Ann Arbor is located in Washtenaw County, Michigan.
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Ann Arbor was founded in 1824.

Famous People from Ann Arbor, Michigan

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Samuel C. C. Ting
Physicist, University Teacher · Born Jan 27, 1936 · Age 90
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Eric Betzig
Physicist, Chemist · Born Jan 13, 1960 · Age 66
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Thomas Huckle Weller
Physician, Biologist · Born Jun 15, 1915 · Died Aug 23, 2008 (age 93)
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Michael Porter
Economist, University Teacher · Born May 23, 1947 · Age 78
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William Redington Hewlett
Engineer, Computer Scientist · Born May 20, 1913 · Died Jan 12, 2001 (age 87)

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