The Coinage Act of 1873 in the United States is signed into law by President Ulysses S. Grant. Coming into effect on April 1, it ends bimetallism in the U.S., and places the country on the …

Historical events from year 1873. Learn about 84 famous, scandalous and important events that happened in 1873 or search by date or keyword.

Discover what happened in this year with HISTORY’s summaries of major events, anniversaries, famous births and notable deaths. An armed group of white supremacists attacks a …

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Feb 21, 2024 · The Panic of 1873 was a financial crisis that led to a four-year economic depression in the United States, also known as the “First Great Depression.” In the U.S., the …

The Panic of 1873 began on September 18 with the failure of the Philadelphia investment house of Jay Cooke. Cooke had played a large role in financing the Union war effort by marketing …

Events from the year 1873 in the United States. January 1 – The California Penal Code goes into effect. January 17 – Indian Wars: The first Battle of the Stronghold is fought during the Modoc …

In 1873, railroads connect Northern Michigan port cities of Ludington, Traverse City and Petoskey. By 1880 the Great Lakes region would dominate logging, with Michigan producing more …

Mar 20, 2025 · The Coinage Act of 1873, signed into law by President Ulysses S. Grant on February 12, 1873, marked a pivotal shift in the United States monetary system. The Act …

The Panic of 1873 originated in the rapid expansion of the American securities market in response to the capital demands of the war effort and railway development.