Romney Resigns, K-Mart Files, & Pfizer Closes Sites | Jan 22

Published January 22, 2026 at 4:27 PM EST

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On this day in 1969, Governor George Romney resigned to join Nixon's cabinet. In 2002, K-Mart filed for bankruptcy. And in 2007, Pfizer closed three research sites, leading to the creation of the University of Michigan's North Campus Research Complex.