America - 1869AD
In 1869AD:
Grant was inaugurated as the 18th U.S. president; Colfax became vice- president.
John Roebling designed the Brooklyn Bridge but died after a construction accident.
Philadelphia garment workers organized the Knights of Labor, an early labor union.
The Cincinnati Red Stockings became the first professional baseball team.
The first manufacturing patent was issued for chewing gum.
The transcontinental railroad was completed at Promontory Point, Utah.
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