This Month in Business History: October
Here’s a fun peek at this month in business history:
October 26, 1825 - Completion of the Erie Canal
The Erie Canal was built to create a shipping route that linked Lake Erie with the Hudson River. On October 26, 1825, after 8 years of hard work, the canal opened as the first large-scale man-made waterway in America.
October 24, 1861 - A Telegram Is Sent Across the Country
In 1861, the first telegram was sent from sea to shining sea. A telegram from the Chief Justice of California was sent from San Francisco to President Abraham Lincoln in Washington D.C.
October 21, 1879 - Thomas Edison Keeps a Light On
In October of 1879, inventor Thomas Edison kept an electric lamp with carbonized filament on for 13 hours. Soon, he’d patent the lightbulb, bringing light to households around the world.
October 1, 1908 - Model Ts are for sale
Beep, beep! In October 1908, the Model T, the first car created for everyday people, went on sale. Henry Ford would go on to create more and more popular cars.
October 28, 1929 - Stock Market Crashes on Black Tuesday
On this day in 1929, the stock market crashed, leaving Americans with an economic depression that lasted until World War II. Ever since, October 28, 1929 has been known as “Black Tuesday.”
October 27, 1954 - Disney Debuts on the Silver Screen
The most magical place on Earth might not be here if it wasn’t for TV! In October 1954, “Disneyland,” the first television show by Walt Disney, premiered on ABC.
October 29, 1955 - Bill Gates, Founder of Microsoft, is Born in Seattle
Every entrepreneur has a birthday! Bill Gates was born on October 29, 1955. He went on to found Microsoft, creating the leading software company for IBM. Gates became a billionaire by the young age of 31.
What does October mean in the history of *your* business?