August 19

Events - Economy & Industry

1848day.year

California Gold Rush: The New York Herald breaks the news to the East Coast of the United States of the gold rush in California (although the rush started in January).

On August 19, 1848, the New York Herald announced the California Gold Rush to the East Coast, igniting a mass migration.
Although gold had been discovered earlier in the year, the New York Herald’s report on August 19, 1848, brought nationwide attention. Prospectors flocked to California in search of fortune, enduring grueling journeys and hardship. The Gold Rush accelerated settlement of the American West and fueled explosive economic growth. Boomtowns sprang up virtually overnight, while merchants and entrepreneurs prospered from the influx of miners. This event reshaped U.S. demographics, infrastructure, and its position in the global economy.
1848 California Gold Rush New York Herald East Coast of the United States gold rush California
2004day.year

Google Inc. has its initial public offering on Nasdaq.

Google Inc. makes its debut on the Nasdaq with its initial public offering.
On August 19, 2004, Google Inc. priced its initial public offering (IPO) on the Nasdaq stock exchange at $85 per share. The tech company's listing quickly captured investor attention and raised $1.67 billion in capital. The successful IPO valued Google at over $23 billion, making it one of the largest tech offerings of the time. Google's public debut marked a milestone in the expansion of internet-based business models. The funds helped fuel the company's growth into a global technology leader, reshaping online search, advertising, and computing.
2004 Google Inc. initial public offering Nasdaq