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Philadelphia Centennial Exhibition
The Philadelphia Centennial Exhibition begins. It is a celebration of the United States of America's 100th anniversary and at this event, several new technological innovations were showcased, including Thomas Edison's phonograph and Alexander Graham Bell's telephone. -
Battle of Little Big Horn
The Battle of Little Big Horn occurs, in which Lt. Colonel George Custer and the United States Army's 7th Cavalry Division are wiped out by their indian adversaries. -
President James A. Garfield Dies
President James A. Garfield dies from a gunshot wound inflicted during an assassination attempt by Charles J. Guiteau in the Baltimore and Potomac Railroad station in Washington, D.C. -
Franklin Delano Roosevelt Is Born
Future President of the United States Franklin Delano Roosevelt is born in Hyde Park, New York. -
Jesse James Dies
Jesse James, infamous western outlaw is shot and killed by a member of his gang: Robert Ford. Ford sought the $5,000 bounty on James head. -
Washington Monument Dedicated
The Washington Monument is dedicated in a ceremony by President Chester A. Arthur. Construction on the monument had begun in 1848 financed by private concerns before eventually becoming a federal project. -
Statue of Liberty Arrives
The Statue of Liberty arrives in New York as a gift from the government of France to their ally and friend the United States. -
Coca-Cola Invented
Pharmacist Dr. John Pemberton invents the famous soft drink Coca-Cola. The drink would become an enormous financial and commercial success, becoming a symbol of America in the coming years. -
President Grover Cleveland Marries
President Grover Cleveland marries Francis Folsom in the White House's Blue Room. This is the sole marriage of a president within the White House. -
Statue Of Liberty Dedicated
The Statue of Liberty is dedicated in a ceremony by President Grover Cleveland. The statue had been given to the United States as a gift from the French government. -
Wall Street Journal First Published
The now famous Wall Street Journal is first published on this day. -
General Electric Company Founded
The General Electric Company is founded in a merger between the Edison General Electric Company and the Thomson-Houston Company. -
First Recital Of Pledge Of Allegiance
The Pledge Of Allegiance, soon to become a staple of the modern school system is first recited at public schools around the United States. -
Frederick Douglass Dies
Frederick Douglass, the famous ex-slave turned prominent civil rights leader dies at his home in Washington D.C. -
First Subway Opens In America
The first underground transportation system opens in Boston Massachusetts, revolutionizing public transportation and easing the burden on roads and other transportation methods. -
U.S. Declares War on Spain
The United States declares war on Spain, sparking the Spanish American War, leading to Spain's eventual defeat and the United States acquisition of territories. -
Spanish-American War Ends
The Spanish American War ends when a peace treaty is signed in Paris. The United States is the victor, and is given several portions of territory from Spain including Puerto Rico, the Philippines, and Guam. -
Open Door Policy Declared
The Open Door Policy with China is declared by Secretary of State John Hay in order to open international markets and support the integrity of the Chinese nation.