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Kalamazoo, Michigan

Located in Kalamazoo County, Michigan, Kalamazoo was established in 1829. The Kalamazoo Promise gives free college tuition to all city public school graduates. Pfizer/Upjohn pharmaceutical company was founded in Kalamazoo.
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Founded 1829 | Population 73,000 | Peak 73,000 (2024) | County Kalamazoo County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Kalamazoo, Michigan

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1829 Founded: Named for Potawatomi word.
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1885 Celery Capital: Major celery producer.
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1890 Higher Education: Educational institutions helped define Kalamazoo's character and economy.
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2005 Kalamazoo Promise: Free college tuition for all city students.
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2016 Uber Shootings: Random shootings by Uber driver; 6 killed.
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Latest News in Kalamazoo

Jan 1, 1970
Wheel of Fortune Fans Claim Player Was ‘Robbed’ After Failing To Solve This Tough Puzzle
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Jan 1, 1970
Her Mom Died When She Was 5-Years-Old And She Later Moved To NYC With $35, Today She’s World Famous
Critics have long argued that Madonna is all style and spectacle with little substance underneath. Supporters, however, point to s…
Jan 1, 1970
This Innocent Looking Boy Grew Up To Become One Of The World’s Most Evil Men
Theodore Kaczynski showed troubling signs of anger and isolation long before authorities accused him of carrying out one of the mo…
Jan 1, 1970
President Trump Faces Backlash After Giving Status Update On The Tariff Dividend Checks
President Donald Trump delivered an unexpected moment of…
Jan 1, 1970
Anti Trade Message Trump Targets Reagan Democrats
Washington, D.C. – In the thick of the 2016 presidential race, Donald Trump zeroed in on a key group of voters with his shar…
Jan 1, 1970
Michigan Could Eliminate Gun Free Zones Churches and Schools
LANSING, Michigan – In late April 2016, Michigan lawmakers pushed forward a controversial bill that could have stripped away gun…

Complete Historical Timeline

1829 Culture
Founded
1885 Business
Celery Capital
1890 Culture
Higher Education
2005 Culture
Kalamazoo Promise
2016 Crime
Uber Shootings

Did You Know?

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The Kalamazoo Promise gives free college tuition to all city public school graduates.
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Pfizer/Upjohn pharmaceutical company was founded in Kalamazoo.
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Midway between Detroit and Chicago on I-94.
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Kalamazoo is located in Kalamazoo County, Michigan.
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Kalamazoo was founded in 1829.

Famous People from Kalamazoo, Michigan

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Edna Ferber
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Screenwriter, Photographer · Born Aug 9, 1968 · Age 57
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Christopher Daniels
Professional Wrestler · Born Mar 24, 1970 · Age 55
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Narada Michael Walden
Composer, Poet · Born Apr 23, 1952 · Age 73

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