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Congress Petitioned to end Slave Trade
The United States Congress is petitioned to abolish the slave trade by the people of a free African-American community -
US Capitol library
Congress passes an act calling for a US Capitol Library -
Established US Military Academy (West Point, NY)
Law was signed to establish a US Military Academy, now known as West Point, New York -
Any act of Congress that conflicts with the Constitution is void.
Chief Justice John Marshall declares that any act of Congress that would conflict with the Constitution is void. -
Thomas Jefferson nominated for US President
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Lewis and Clark Sight Rockies for the First Time
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Construction Authorized for the Great National Pike
Also known as Cumberland road, this is the United States' first federal highway -
Andrew Jackson duels Charles Dickinson
Eventually to be president, Jackson kills Dickinson in a duel after he accuses the President's wife of bigamy -
Congress Bans Importation of Slaves into the US
Passed in March of 1807, this was not enforced and active until the 1st of January in 1808 -
Western Florida Annexed from Spain
The US annexes West Florida from Spain on October 26-27, 1810 -
Theater Fire in Richmond, Virginia
A fire in a theater in Richmond Virginia kills the governor of Virginia, George William Smith, and the president of the First National Bank of Virginia, Abraham B. Venable -
War of 1812 Begins
US declares war on Britain -
War of 1812 Ends
Officially concluded with the signing of the treaty of Ghent, which returned all the conquered territories to their owners. -
Battle of New Orleans
(War of 1812) the battle took place after the war was declared over, but the combatants were not aware of this -
First US Savings Bank
The first savings bank in the US is opened in Philadelphia -
James Monroe Elected
James Monroe is elected as the 5th President of the United States -
New York Stock Exchange is founded
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Steam Vessel and the Great Lakes
The first steam powered vessel to traverse the Great Lakes is launched -
First Parachute jump in the US
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US buys part of Florida
Spain sells part of Florida for $5 million to the US -
1st colonies develop along Santa Fe Trail
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Congress Makes Florida Territory
East and West Florida are combined by Congress into a single Florida Territory -
Steam Boat Arrives at Fort Snelling
The first steamboat to navigate the Mississippi River arrives at Fort Snelling on it's voyage -
Deadlock between John Quincy Adams and Andrew Jackson for President
The US house of representatives begins to decide the outcome of the election deadlock between John Quincy Adams and Andrew Jackson; Adams wins the election. -
Election of the 6th President of the United States
John Quincy Adams is elected by the House of Representatives to be the 6th President of the United States -
First US Patent for Internal-Combustion Engine
The first US Patent for an internal-combustion engine is issued to Samuel Morey for his "Gas or Vapour Engine" -
First American Dictionary
The first dictionary to be written in the US is registered to be copyrighted for publication. It's author is Noah Webster. -
Jackson Elected
Andrew Jackson was elected as the 7th President of the United States. -
Typographer Patented
William Austin Burt patents the typographer/typewriter -
1st US Aeronaught
Charles Durant flies a balloon from Castle Garden, NYC to Perth Amboy, NJ. Making him the first US aeronaught -
First Bank Robbery
City Bank in NY was robbed of $245,000. This is the first bank robbery documented in the U.S. -
Andrew Jackson re-elected President
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First Steel Plow
The first steel plow is made by John Deere -
Sand Paper Patented
Isaac Fischer Jr. patented sandpaper; Springfield, Vermont -
U.S. Dept is 0
For the first and only time in our history our country was not in debt -
Attempted Assassination of Andrew Jackson
First attempt on a U.S. President's life -
Revolving Multi-shot Firearm Patented
Samuel Colt patents the first revolver -
Goodyear's First Rubber Patent
Charles Goodyear receives his first rubber patent -
Steam Shovel Patented
William Otis of Philadelphia patents the steam shovel -
Telegraph Patented
Samuel Morse patents his invention, the telegraph -
Life Preservers Patented
Napoleon Guerin of New York patents the first cork life preservers -
1st known Sewing Machine Patent
The first known sewing machine is patented by John Greenough, of Washington, D.C. -
"A Christmas Carol"
Charles Dickens' novel, "A Christmas Carol" is published and sells 6,000 copies -
Nitrous Oxide
Nitrous oxide is used for the first time in a dental setting -
New York Knickerbockers
First Baseball team to organize and adopt a set rule code -
Donner Party
Unable to cross the mountains, they construct a winter camp. They would go on starve to death, and result to eating the dead in order to survive. -
Colt Sells First Revolver to U.S.
Samuel Colt sells his first revolver to the U.S. government/army -
Niagara Falls Stops
An ice jam stops the falls from flowing for approximately 30 hours -
Abraham Lincoln Applies for Patent
The only U.S. president to do so, he applies for a patent for an invention that would lift a boat over shoals and other obstructions -
"The Scarlet Letter" Published
Nathaniel Hawthorne publishes his work, "The Scarlet Letter" in Boston -
1st Baseball Uniforms Worn
The NY Knickerbockers wear straw hats, white shirts, and long blue trousers in the first team uniform for a baseball team -
"Uncle Tom's Cabin" Published
Harriet Beecher Stowe's influential novel was published in Boston -
U.S. Commodore Reaches Japan
Commodore Matthew C. Perry sailed into Tokyo Bay, exposing Japanese to western influence and trade for the first time. -
Metal Bullet Cartridges
Smith & Wesson are awarded the first U.S. patent for metal bullet cartridges -
Kerosene Patented
Abraham Gesner patents kerosene -
Dred Scott
the U.S. Supreme court ruled that African-Americans could not be U.S. citizens -
9 Innings Declared the Standard
Baseball officials decided that 9 innings would constitute a complete game, not 9 runs. -
Modern Pencil Patented
The first pencil with an attached eraser was patented by Hyman L. Lipman -
Insanity Plea
The insanity plea was used for the first time to prove a suspect's innocence -
Lincoln Speaks in New York
Abraham Lincoln delivered a speech to the Cooper Union that historians say was crucially important to his being elected -
Lincoln Deems Slavery Unlawful
Lincoln stated that slavery was unlawful, this statement would set into motion events leading to the start of the Civil War (April 12, 1861) -
Battle Hymn of the Republic
Julia Howe publishes "Battle Hymn of the Republic" a influential song that is still performed today -
Emancipation Proclomation
Lincoln made his famous proclamation between September 22, 1862 to January 1, 1863 -
Union Commander
Ulysses S. Grant is appointed commander of the Union Army -
Lincoln Shot
John Wilkes Booth shoots President Lincoln in Ford's Theater; Lincoln would later die of his injuries. -
14th Amendment Passed
The U.S. House of representatives pass the 14th Amendment (Civil Rights) -
Alaska Purchased from Russia
The U.S. purchased Alaska from Russia at the price of 2 cents per acre. -
Andrew Johnson Avoids Impeachment
President Andrew Johnson avoided impeachment by one vote -
Grant Inaugurated
Former Union commander inaugurated as the 18th President of the United States -
Standard Oil Incorporated
John D. Rockefeller incorporates Standard Oil -
Professional Baseball Players Organize
the National Association of Professional Base-Ball players is organized -
Grant Re-Elected
Ulysses S. Grant is re-elected President of the United States -
Blue Jeans with Copper Rivets
Levi Strauss and Jacob Davis patent the first pair of blue jeans with copper rivets -
Republican Elephant
The first cartoon to have an elephant representing/depicting the Republican Party is published by Thomas Nast -
Alexander Graham Bell
First sound transmission is made my Alexander Graham Bell -
National League Formed
Baseball's National League is formed with teams in Boston, Chicago, Cincinnati, Hartford, Louisville, New York, Philadelphia, St Louis -
Catcher's Mask
A catcher's mask is used for the first time in a baseball game -
Bar organized
American Bar Association is Organized -
Madison Square Garden
New York's Madison Square Garden is opened, and named after the fourth U.S. president, James Madison -
Incandescent Lamp
Thomas Edison patented his electric incandescent lamp -
Cleopatra's Needle
The ancient egyptian style obelisk, "Cleopatra's Needle" is erected in Central Park, New York -
Jesse James Killed
American outlaw Jesse James is killed in his home -
Wild West Show
"Buffalo Bill" Cody puts on his first Wild West Show -
First Skyscraper
Construction begins in Chicago for the first skyscraper, which would be 10 stories tall -
Huckleberry Finn
Mark Twain publishes "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" in the United States -
Statue of Liberty Dedicated
The Statue of Liberty is dedicated to President Grover Cleveland in NYC in it's first confetti parade -
Kinetoscope
Thomas Edison patents the kinetoscope, a device that plays moving pictures -
Frederick Douglass
Frederick Douglass is the first african-american nominated for the U.S. Presidency -
Wall Street Journal
The Wall Street Journal begins publication -
Sherman Antitrust Act Passed
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Wrigley Company
The Wrigley Company is founded in Chicago, Illinois -
General Electric
General Electric Company is formed and incorporated in New York -
Open Heart Surgery
Daniel Williams performed the first successful open heart surgery without anesthesia -
Coca-Cola sold in Bottles
Coca-Cola is sold in bottles for the first time -
Volleyball
Volleyball is invented in Massachusetts by W. G. Morgan -
First Car Accident
First recorded car accident occurs when Henry Wells hits a cyclist in NYC -
First Successful Submarine
John Philip Holland invents the first submarine to fully submerge, use both electric and gasoline engines, and to be able to travel a considerable distance -
Spanish-American War
Spain declares war on U.S. after rejecting ultimatum to withdraw from cuba -
First Motorcycle Race
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Panama Canal Treaty
The United States and United Kingdoms sign the treaty for the Panama Canal -
U.S. Steel Corp.
U.S. Steel Corporation is organized under J.P. Morgan -
Texas Oil Company
The Texas Oil Company, or Texaco, is formed -
Wind Cave National Park
Wind Cave National Park of South Dakota is established -
Panama Canal
The U.S. gains control of the panama canal zone for $10 million -
1st Automobile 100+ mph
A.G. MacDonald's automobile in Daytona Beach exceeds 100 mph, it is the first recorded to do so -
Willis Carrier
Willis Carrier is granted a U.S. patent for the worlds first air conditioner -
Shin Guards
NY Giant Roger Bresnahan is the first catcher to wear shin guards -
Cubs Win World Series Against Detroit Tigers
This was the last time the Cubs would win the World Series for 108 years until they won it again in 2016 -
Cy Young
Pitcher Cy Young is traded from the Boston Red Sox to the Cleveland Naps at age 41 -
Boy Scouts
the Boy Scouts of America are founded -
Indianapolis 500
The first Indianapolis 500 is held; Ray Harroun wins -
Cy Young Retires
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Woodrow Wilson Inaugurated
Woodrow Wilson is inaugurated as the 28th President of the United States -
Assemble Line
Henry Ford introduces an assembly line for the Model T -
Babe Ruth Pitching Debut
Babe Ruth has hitching experience while playing for the Boston Red Sox; he also hits his first home run -
First Game at Wrigley Field
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U.S. Enters WWI
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Molasses Floods Boston
2 million gallons of molasses flood Boston, MA, and 21 people are killed -
Joint Rules of Competiton
Baseball bans any pitches that involve tampering with or altering the ball -
Daylight Savings and Time Zones
Congress authorizes time zones and daylight savings
