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The Telephone
In New Haven, Connecticut, the first commercial telephone exchange opens. -
Thomas Edison's Lightbulb
On this day Thomas Edison invented the first lightbulb, advancing technology and changing the world forever. -
James Q. Garfield is elected president
Republican James A. Garfield is elected president over Winfield S. Hancock he received 214 Electoral College votes but barely won the popular vote with a majority of only 7,023. -
Civil Rights is Unconstitutional
The U.S. Supreme Court found part of the Civil Rights Act of 1875 unconstitutional, allowing people to discriminate others based on race. -
The Statue of liberty arrives in America
The Statue of Liberty arrives in New York harbor. -
Coca-Cola
Dr. John Pemberton, a Georgia pharmacist, invents coca-cola. -
The Wall Street Journal
The first issue of the Wall Street Journal is published. -
New York Stock Exchange Collapses
When the new york stock exchange collapsed, it caused the panic of 1993, leading to a four-year depression. -
Frederick Douglas dies
Frederick Douglass was an ex-slave who rose in national politics as a civil rights advocate during Civil War times died. -
William McKinley is elected as president
Republican William McKinley is elected as the presidential election with a majority of Electoral College votes of 271. -
The Subway
The first underground public transportation in America opens in Boston, Massachusetts. -
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Spanish-American war
On a pril 22 America begin a blockade on cubs. A couple of days later, the U.S. declares war on Spain. On May 1 the United States Navy destroys the Spanish fleet in the Philippines. On June 20, the U.S. takes Guam. -
Open door policy with China
The Open Door Policy with China is declared by John Hay, the secretary of state, and the United States government to open international markets and retain the integrity of China.