November 1st-9th
Below are some key events from this week in history. Each of the events relates to or has impacted the business world in some way. Feel free to Google the event and year to learn more about each one. Happy Business Education Week!
1765:
Parliament enacts the Stamp Act
1776:
Post office stays in the Franklin family
1885:
Canada's transcontinental railway completed
1895:
George Selden patents gas-powered car
1902:
First four-cylinder, gas-powered Locomobile hits the road
1960:
Robert McNamara becomes president of Ford Motor Company
1965:
The Great Northeast Blackout
1990:
Willie Nelson's assets are seized by the IRS
1993:
European Union goes into effect
2007:
Writers strike stalls production of TV shows, movies
