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The Dead Rabbits Riot
The dead rabbits were gang members that went toe to toe with the Bowery boys. This caused a big violent event to happen on this day. -
The Ku Klux Klan is Established
An american white supremacist group was founded in tennesse -
John D. Rockefeller Creates Standard Oil
John D Rockefeller formed an oil company. His business was co-owned with his brother. -
Alexander Graham Bell Patents the Telephone
Bell made the tellephone. -
The Great Oklahoma Land Race
This was the day that had a lot of emotions because people were rushing around to purchase lots. -
Ellis Island Opens to Process Immigrants
Elis Island finally opened for immigrants. -
Ida Tarbell Publishes Her Article About Standard Oil
Mcclure's magazine started in 1902. It was the best-selling book in 1904. Tarbell grew up around the Pennsylvania oil industry. -
The Wizard of Oz (Book) is Published
The Wizard of Oz has been published. It's the first fantasy book written by an American. -
J.P. Morgan Founds U.S. Steel
J.P. Morgan merged several companies to become the largest corporation. -
Teddy Roosevelt Becomes President of the United States
The presidency of Theodore Roosevelt started. He was the 26th pres -
Ford Motor Company is Founded
Henry and 12 other people created the Ford Motor Company. -
The 16th Amendment is Passed
The Congress was officially allowed to issue an income tax and it's not based on population. -
Angel Island Opens to Process Immigrants
Angel Island was an immigration station that was built in San Francisco. Immigrants came to this station to only get interrogated or detained while trying to cross over to the US. -
The 17th Amendment is Passed
This amendment was widely used to influence big business and other special interests in the selection of senators and to prevent vacancies or constant turnovers in the Senate caused by party wrangling or changes of party leadership. -
The Empire State Building Opens
The Empire State Building finally has its grand opening