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The Dead Rabbits Riot
This was a two day gang war between members of the Dead Rabbits and the Bowery Boys. -
The Ku Klux Klan is Established
The group was formed in Pulaski Tennessee by a group of veterans bent on reversing the federal government’s progressive Reconstruction era-activities in the South, especially policies that elevated the rights of the local Black population. -
John D. Rockefeller Creates Standard Oil
Rockefeller founded the oil company and ran it until 1897. His wealth soared and he became the richest country controlling 90% of all oil in the United States. -
Alexander Graham Bell Patents the Telephone
At 29 years old Bell received a patent for his telephone invention. -
The Great Oklahoma Land Race
The first land race into the unassigned lands of former Indian territory, which had earlier been assigned to the Creek and Seminole peoples. -
Ellis Island Opens to Process Immigrants
Ellis island officially opens up as an immagration station. -
The Wizard of Oz (Book) is Published
The Wizard of Oz was written by L. Frank Baum in Chicago. -
Teddy Roosevelt Becomes President of the United States
Roosevelt unexpectedly became president of the US after the assasination of William McKinley. -
J.P. Morgan Founds U.S. Steel
J. P. Morgan formed U.S. Steel by financing the merger of Andrew Carnegie's Carnegie Steel Company with Elbert H. Gary's Federal Steel Company and William Henry "Judge" Moore's National Steel Company for $492 million. -
Ford Motor Company is Founded
The company was founded by Henry Ford. Ford built his first car behind his home and later created the Model T which became very successful. -
Ida Tarbell Publishes Her Article About Standard Oil
Tarbell meticulously documented the aggressive techniques Standard Oil employed to outmaneuver and, where necessary, roll over whoever got in its way. -
The 16th Amendment is Passed
The 16th amendment established Congress's right to impose a Federal income tax. -
Angel Island Opens to Process Immigrants
Angel island opened up on California's San Francisco bay and is 470 acres. -
The 17th Amendment is Passed
The 17th amendment modified Article I, section 3, of the Constitution by allowing voters to cast direct votes for the U.S. Senators. -
The Empire State Building Opens
President Herbert Hoover officially dedicates the building by pressing a button at the white house that turns its lights on.