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Historical Events

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1868-12-01 - John D Rockefeller begins anti oil war
1870-01-10 - John D Rockefeller incorporates Standard Oil
1882-01-02 - Because of anti-monopoly laws, Standard Oil is organized as a trust
1882-08-05 - Standard Oil of New Jersey is established.
1911-05-15 - Supreme Court dissolves Standard Oil (Sherman Antitrust Act)

Famous Birthdays

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1839-07-08 - John D Rockefeller, US capitalist/founder (Standard Oil)
1857-11-05 - Ida Tarbell, muckraker (Standard Oil was very unhappy)

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