1900s in America

Wright Brothers fly first airplane at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina

Jan 8, 1903

Earthquake and Fire of 1906

Apr 13, 1906

Earthquake and Fire destroy most of San Fransisco, California.

United States Immigration peaks by 1.2 Million

Jun 16, 1907

Immigration to the United States peaks at 1.2 million, with most immigrants coming from Southern or Eastern Europe.

Henry Ford's automobile

Mar 23, 1908

Henry Ford introduces his Model T Automobile.

Coffee Americas favorite beverage

Aug 7, 1909

Coffee, a favorite American beverage since the Civil War, is now marketed in an "instant" form.