The Statue of Liberty is dedicated in New York Harbor
1773
Importation of slaves into the US is banned
Boston Tea Party
Columbus lands in the Caribbean
1492
1803
1859
1892
1789
1886
Oregon is admitted as the 33rd state in the US
Rosa Parks' protest launches the Montgomery Bus Boycott
Thomas Edison installs electric lights in New York City
1808
Declaration of Independence is signed
1882
1776
1955
Ellis Island opens
US purchases Louisiana from France
George Washington becomes the first president of the United States
