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The Dead Rabbits riot
The Dead Rabbits was a riot for a two-day civil disturbance in New York City. -
The Ku Klux Klan is Established
The Ku Klux Klan was Established in 1865 -
John D. Rockefeller Creates Standard Oil
John D. Rockefeller Creates Standard Oil with his business partners and brother. The success of this business empire made Rockefeller one of the world's first billionaires and a celebrated philanthropist. -
Alexander Graham Bell Patents the Telephone
Alexander Graham made the first-ever telephone call to his partner, Thomas Watson. -
The Great Oklahoma Land Race
was a day of chaos excitement and utter confusion. Men and women rushed to claim homesteads or to purchase in one of the many new towns that sprang into existence overnight. -
Ellis Island Opens to Process Immigrants
ellis Island was meant for transferring immigrants to America. -
The Wizard of Oz (Book) is Published
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, published in 1900, is the first fantasy written by an American to enjoy first success upon publication. -
J.P. Morgan Founds U.S. Steel
joined in merging it with the giant Carnegie Steel Company and other steel companies to form the United States Steel Corporation. -
Teddy Roosevelt Becomes President of the United States
when Teddy Roosevelt became the 26th president of the United States. -
Ida Tarbell Publishes Her Article About Standard Oil
Tarbell began to investigate Standard Oil her articles appeared in every issue of McClure's. -
Ford Motor Company is Founded
Ford Motor Company was founded by Henry Ford on June 16, 1903. -
The 16th Amendment is Passed
the 16th Amendment established Congress's right to impose a Federal income tax. -
Angel Island Opens to Process Immigrants
The Angel Island Immigration Station in San Francisco Bay served as the main immigration facility on the West Coast of the United States. -
The 17th Amendment is Passed
The 17th Amendment changed the way senators were selected. -
The Empire State Building Opens
The Empire State Building formally opened on May 1, 1931.