Historical figures in Detroit
The atlas holds 6 people and 15 moments here, from 1863 to 1987. The most recorded lives are Henry Ford, Ayrton Senna and Ronald Reagan. Among them Writers, Performers and Business Leaders, across the Cold War and the Space Age.
Notable people
Henry Ford
from 1863 to 1947
9 moments here
American industrialist and founder of Ford Motor Company. Ford grew up in rural Michigan, worked in Detroit engineering and machine shops, developed…
Ayrton Senna
from 1986 to 1987
2 moments here
Brazilian racing driver Ayrton Senna da Silva was a three-time Formula One World Drivers’ Champion.…
Ronald Reagan
in 1980
1 moment here
American broadcaster, actor, labor leader, governor of California, and 40th president of the United States.…
Thomas Edison
in 1929
1 moment here
American inventor and industrialist whose laboratories developed and commercialized technologies in telegraphy, recorded sound, electric lighting and…
Frida Kahlo
in 1932
1 moment here
Mexican painter Frida Kahlo (Magdalena Carmen Frida Kahlo y Calderón) was born in Coyoacán and spent much of her life in Mexico City.…
Prince
in 1984
1 moment here
Prince Rogers Nelson was an American singer, songwriter, musician, producer, actor, and filmmaker associated with the Minneapolis sound.…
Moments
- 1863 Birth at the Ford farm Henry Ford
- 1879 Apprentice machinist in Detroit Henry Ford
- 1882 Return to the family farm Henry Ford
- 1891 Move to Detroit for Edison employment Henry Ford
- 1896 Quadricycle first drive Henry Ford
- 1896 Driving the Quadricycle Henry Ford
- 1901 Sweepstakes race victory Henry Ford
- 1929 Dedicates Greenfield Village Thomas Edison
- 1932 Detroit residence and artistic work Frida Kahlo
- 1944 Edison Illuminating Company building dedication Henry Ford
- 1947 Death at Fair Lane Henry Ford
- 1980 Wins nomination in Detroit Ronald Reagan
- 1984 Purple Rain Tour opening Prince
- 1986 Detroit Grand Prix victory Ayrton Senna
- 1987 Second Detroit Grand Prix victory Ayrton Senna