1901 On March 2, U.S. Steel Corporation is formed. Capitalized at $1.4 billion, it is first billion dollar corporation in U.S. history.Timeline State: PennsylvaniaTimeline Country: United StatesTimeline Subjects: the economyEra: 1901-2000 Read more about 1901
1892 On June 30, the Homestead Strike in Pennsylvania begins.Timeline State: PennsylvaniaTimeline Country: United StatesTimeline Subjects: labor & unionsEra: 1801-1900 Read more about 1892
1863 The Battle of Gettysburg (Pennsylvania) takes place on July 1-3.Timeline State: PennsylvaniaTimeline Country: United StatesTimeline Subjects: warEra: 1801-1900 Read more about 1863
1856 On November 4, James Buchanan (Pennsylvania) is elected the fifteenth President of the United States. Timeline State: PennsylvaniaTimeline Country: United StatesTimeline Subjects: politicsEra: 1801-1900 Read more about 1856
1844 A series of anti-Catholic riots take place in Philadelphia between May 6 and July 7.Timeline State: PennsylvaniaTimeline Country: United StatesTimeline Subjects: religionEra: 1801-1900 Read more about 1844
1791 The Whiskey Rebellion begins on September 11, in Washington County, Pennsylvania when a federal tax collector is tarred and feathered to protest to the excise tax on liquor. The Rebellion ends on June 5, 1794 when Congress modifies the tax law.Timeline State: PennsylvaniaTimeline Country: United StatesTimeline Subjects: rebellionEra: 1701-1800 Read more about 1791
1789 On September 25, the Bill of Rights are proposed in the U.S. Congress in Philadelphia.Timeline State: PennsylvaniaTimeline Country: United StatesTimeline Subjects: civil rightsEra: 1701-1800 Read more about 1789
1777 Battle of Brandywine (Pennsylvania) takes place on September 11.Timeline State: PennsylvaniaTimeline Country: United StatesTimeline Subjects: warEra: 1701-1800 Read more about 1777
1776 Thomas Paine publishes Common Sense in Philadelphia on January 10.Timeline State: PennsylvaniaTimeline Country: British North AmericaTimeline Subjects: politicsEra: 1701-1800 Read more about 1776
1787 On December 12, Pennsylvania becomes the second state to ratify the U.S. Constitution.Timeline State: PennsylvaniaTimeline Country: United StatesTimeline Subjects: governmentEra: 1701-1800 Read more about 1787
