Inventor George Eastman patented camera shutters and trademarked the name 'Kodak.'
The world's first stock index was published.
The first Woolworth store opens in Utica, New York.
John D. Rockefeller created Standard Oil Company in Cleveland, Ohio.
The United States experienced a financial panic known as "Black Friday."
Abraham Lincoln outlawed business with the Confederate States during the Civil War.
Macy's Department Store first opened.
Smith and Wesson patented the first metal bullet cartridges.
The plastic shirt collar was patented in the US by Walter Hunt.
Levi Strauss was founded.
Isaac Singer was granted his patent for a commercial sewing machine.
Fruit producer company Dole was founded in Hawaii.
John Jacob Astor established the Pacific Fur Company.
Christie's hold their first sale.
The British East India Trading Company was given a Royal Charter by Queen Elizabeth I.
