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Pelican Island, Florida wildlife refuge
President Teddy Roosevelt designates Pelican Island, Florida, as the first national wildlife refuge. -
New York City first subway line.
New York City gets it first subway line. -
San Francisco, California earthquake and fire
Earthquake and fire destroy most of San Francisco, California. -
Immigration in the United States peaks at 1.2 million
Immigration to the United States peaks at 1.2 million, with most immigrants coming from southern or eastern Europe. -
Coffee
Coffee, a favorite American beverage since the Civil War, is now marketed in an "instant" form.
