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Tuesday, 27 October 2026
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Eli Whitney gets a patend for the Cotton Gin (Year Unknown).
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1858
RH Macy & Co. opens first store, on 6th Avenue, New York City.
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168 yrs ago
1896
First Pali Road completed in Hawaii (the Pali is a cliff where the winds are so strong streams flow UP! Honest!)
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130 yrs ago
1901
The first American ball-point pen goes on sale, New York City.
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125 yrs ago
1904
New York opens first section of its subway system.
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122 yrs ago
1972
Golden Gate National Recreation Area is created.
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54 yrs ago