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The Dead Rabbits Riot
a 2 civil disturbance in New York City from what was originally a small-scale street fight between members of the Dead Rabbits and the Bowery Boys -
The Ku Klux Klan is Established
on this day in Pulaski, TN the KKK was founded -
John D. Rockefeller Creates Standard Oil
The day Rockefeller opened one of the most successful oil companies and becomes the worlds first billionare. -
Alexander Graham Bell Patents the Telephone
the day the telephone was patented. -
The Great Oklahoma Land Race
A day where men and women rushed to get homes and several towns formed in one night -
Ellis Island Opens to Process Immigrants
this is the date that ellis island opens for processing immigrants. -
The Wizard of Oz (Book) is Published
the day the wizard of oz book was published for the first time. -
J.P. Morgan Founds U.S. Steel
The day J. P. Morgan will found US steel eventually making him a millionaire. -
Teddy Roosevelt Becomes President of the United States
the day teddy roosevelt becomes president -
Ford Motor Company is Founded
the ford motor company is founded on this day -
Ida Tarbell Publishes Her Article About Standard Oil
She revealed in this article that standard oil was essentially a monopoly. -
The 16th Amendment is Passed
the 16th Amendment was passed allowing Congress to have power to lay and collect taxes on incomes -
Angel Island Opens to Process Immigrants
Another immigrant processing facility opens called angel island. -
The 17th Amendment is Passed
this amendment changed the way we choose our senators. -
The Empire State Building Opens
The day the empire state building opens.