1880

Brooklyn Bridge

Jan 8, 1883

1883-Brooklyn Bridge, nailed as the eighth wonder of the world, opens.

Statue of Liberty

Jan 8, 1886

1886-Statue of Liberty, a gift to the
United States from France, is unveiled
in New York City harbor.

Ellis Island

Jan 8, 1892

1892- Ellis Island opens in New York City
and the first of 12 million immigrants
passes through its doors, seeking a
better life in America.

Gasoline Automobile

Jan 8, 1893

1893- J. Frank and Charles Duryea build the
first successful gasoline automobile
in the United States.

Automobiles

Jan 8, 1896

1896- Henry Ford drives
his first automoble through
the streets of Detroit, Michigan.