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The Ku Klux Klan is Established
This White Supremacist group formed just months after the end of the Civil War. -
The Dead Rabbits Riot
The first-ever recorded gang war in U.S. history, it was between the Dead Rabbits and Bowery Boys. -
John D. Rockefeller Creates Standard Oil
Rockefeller established Standard Oil Company with his partners and brother. It would eventually make him the first billionaire in the world. -
Alexander Graham Bell Patents the Telephone
This invention revolutionized the way we communicate today. -
The Great Oklahoma Land Race
Men and Women rushed to claim homesteads in Oklahoma on this day. It was a day of excitement for some and a day of chaos for others. -
Ellis Island Opens to Process Immigrants
Ellis Island officially opened on this day, Annie Moore, from County Cork, Ireland was the first immigrant processed. -
The Wizard of Oz (Book) is Published
It's the first fantasy book to be published by an American. -
J.P. Morgan Founds U.S. Steel
Established the company, Charles Schwab and Andrew Carnegie's companies were both combined to make this massive company. -
Teddy Roosevelt Becomes President of the United States
After the death of William McKinley, Theodore Roosevelt is sworn in as President of the United States. -
Ford Motor Company is Founded
Henry Ford and 15 others invested 12,000 into the Ford Motor Company and sold their first car a month later. -
Ida Tarbell Publishes Her Article About Standard Oil
Ida documented her time at Standard Oil and exposed J.D. Rockefeller. -
The 16th Amendment is Passed
Established Congress's right to impose Federal income tax. -
Angel Island Opens to Process Immigrants
Over the late objections of the Chinese community leaders, this station was hastily built and opened on Angel Island. -
The 17th Amendment is Passed
This amendment allowed the people to vote directly toward U.S. Senators -
The Empire State Building Opens
This historical building opened thirteen and a half months later after is first started construction!