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Detroit Pinball Ban & Gwen Frostic Day | May 23

1939: Detroit City Council banned pinball machines from being played on the streets due to concerns about gambling. 1978: Gwen Frostic, a celebrated Michigan artist, is honored with Gwen Frostic Day, recognized for her nature-inspired art and her legacy as a Michigan Women's Hall of Fame inductee.

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23 May 2024