As of the start of 1879, the Gregorian calendar was 12 days ahead of the Julian calendar, which remained in localized use until 1923. The Specie Resumption Act takes effect. The United States …

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Events from the year 1879 in the United States. January 1 – The Specie Resumption Act takes effect: the Greenback is valued the same as gold for the first time since the American Civil War. January 2 – …

Events from the year 1879 in the United States. December 31: Edison demonstrates his light bulb. January – The constitution of California is ratified. January 1 – The Specie Resumption Act takes …

1879 (MDCCCLXXIX) was a common year starting on Wednesday in the Gregorian calendar and a common year starting on Monday in the Julian calendar. Thomas Edison invents the light bulb. …