Jamie Hyneman's Birth & Michigan's 2nd State Fair | September 25

Published September 25, 2025 at 12:00 AM EDT

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Today in 1956, Jamie Hyneman, future MythBusters co-host, was born in Marshall, Michigan. On the same day in 1849, Detroit hosted its second state fair, a major event that drew crowds from all directions and set the stage for Michigan's rich tradition of state fairs.