Gold panic on 24 September 1869 caused by the efforts of two investors, Jay Gould and his partner James Fisk (the Gold Ring), to corner the gold market on the New York Gold Exchange. It took place on 24 September 1869. The setting was New York Gold Exchange. Those involved included James Fisk and Jay Gould.
Before and after
- 6 April 1869Founding of American Museum of Natural History
- 10 May 1869The first US transcontinental railroad is completed
- 25 May 1869Construction of Vienna State Opera house
- 27 June 1869Birth of Emma Goldman
- 24 September 1869Black Friday
- 2 October 1869Birth of Mahatma Gandhi
- 8 October 1869Death of Franklin Pierce
- 17 November 1869Construction of Suez Canal
- 22 November 1869Birth of André Gide
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- 20 November 1822Earthquake in Valparaiso, Quillota, Concon, Aconcagua, Chile
- 16 February 1861Earthquake in Lagundi, Simuk, Tello I, Indonesia
- 10 October 1886Establishment of Yoho National Park
- 8 September 1900The Galveston hurricane
- 28 December 19081908 Messina earthquake
The era
This moment belongs to the Industrial era (1760 CE to 1914 CE), steam, factories and revolutions. You can also browse everything in the 19th century.