1879day.year
The Bulgarian National Bank is founded.
In 1879, the Bulgarian National Bank was established to issue the lev and stabilize the economy of newly liberated Bulgaria.
In January 1879, following Bulgaria’s liberation from Ottoman rule, the Bulgarian National Bank was established as the country’s central financial institution. Granted authority to issue the national currency, the lev, the bank provided critical monetary stability for the fledgling nation. It regulated credit, supervised commercial banks, and helped finance infrastructure projects including railways and public works. By centralizing monetary policy, the bank bolstered investor confidence and facilitated economic modernization. Through periods of war, political change, and growth, the BNB guided Bulgaria’s financial strategy. Today, it remains a key pillar of the Bulgarian economy and a member of the European System of Central Banks.
1879
Bulgarian National Bank
1881day.year
Thomas Edison and Alexander Graham Bell form the Oriental Telephone Company.
In 1881, Edison and Bell founded the Oriental Telephone Company to expand telephone networks across Asia and the Middle East.
In 1881, inventors Thomas Edison and Alexander Graham Bell joined forces to create the Oriental Telephone Company, aiming to extend telephone networks across the Ottoman Empire and Asia. Backed by prominent investors, the company sought concessions to build and operate telephone lines in major cities like Constantinople, Beirut, and Alexandria. Its establishment marked one of the first international ventures in telecommunications, reflecting the global ambition of early telephone pioneers. Despite technical and political challenges, the company laid the groundwork for cross-continental communication. The venture demonstrated the commercial potential of telephone technology beyond the United States. Although later absorbed by national operators, the Oriental Telephone Company played a pivotal role in the spread of global telephony.
1881
Thomas Edison
Alexander Graham Bell
Oriental Telephone Company
1946day.year
The United Mine Workers rejoins the American Federation of Labor.
In 1946, the United Mine Workers rejoined the American Federation of Labor, strengthening labor unity in the United States.
After years of independence, the United Mine Workers of America voted to reaffiliate with the American Federation of Labor (AFL) on January 25, 1946.
The decision reunited one of the nation’s most powerful industrial unions with the leading labor federation.
Mine workers sought greater bargaining power and political influence in the postwar labor landscape.
The reaffiliation helped coordinate strikes, collective bargaining, and labor legislation efforts nationwide.
It also set a precedent for other independent unions considering AFL membership.
This move contributed to the labor movement’s peak influence in the late 1940s and 1950s.
1946
United Mine Workers
American Federation of Labor
1964day.year
Blue Ribbon Sports, which would later become Nike, is founded by University of Oregon track and field athletes.
In 1964, Blue Ribbon Sports is founded by Oregon track athletes, eventually growing into the global brand Nike.
On January 25, 1964, University of Oregon coach Bill Bowerman and athlete Phil Knight launched Blue Ribbon Sports to import Japanese running shoes to the U.S.
Starting as a small distributor of Tiger shoes, the company emphasized performance and innovation.
In 1971, it rebranded as Nike, named after the Greek goddess of victory.
Nike introduced revolutionary products like the waffle sole, transforming athletic footwear.
From its humble beginnings, Nike grew into one of the world’s largest sportswear companies.
The brand’s 'Just Do It' slogan and iconic Swoosh logo became synonymous with global sports culture.
1964
Blue Ribbon Sports
Nike
University of Oregon