Anniversaries of financial events that occurred this month
On December 31, 1901, the Compañía Introductora de Buenos Aires, better known by its Dos Anclas brand, was founded. Let's learn more about this century-old company that is always present on Argentine tables.
On December 30, 1851, Asa Griggs Candler was born, transforming Coca-Cola from a simple remedy into a passion of the masses.
On December 29, 1989, the Japanese stock market, the Nikkei, reached its peak. However, it continued to fall from there. Let's see what we can learn from this speculative bubble.
On December 28, 2000, Montgomery Ward, an American retail company, announced its bankruptcy. Let's examine the causes and consequences of the fall of this retail giant.
When searching for financial events related to December 25th, I couldn't find anything relevant. And that's logical, because practically the entire world celebrates Christmas, theoretically commemorating the birth of Jesus. But was Jesus born on December 25th? That question I left hanging in my third book, *The Pocket Investor*: Investing for Life, is yet to be answered.
On December 24, 1905, Howard Hughes was born. He was a prominent aviator and businessman who left a profound legacy throughout the industry.
The United States Federal Reserve, known as the Fed, was established on December 23, 1912. Let's see how it influences global markets to this day.
December 20, 2001, was a day that Argentines will never forget: President De La Rúa resigned, and the country plunged into one of the worst political and economic crises in history. Let's review how the events unfolded.
On December 17, 1903, the Wright brothers achieved something unthinkable: they were able to make an object heavier than air fly. Let's take a closer look at their story.
On December 16, 1980, Harland Sanders, founder of KFC, passed away. It took many years for him to establish himself as the entrepreneur he eventually became. We tell Colonel Sanders's story in this article.
On December 14, 1825, one of England's most important banks, the London Bank Pole, collapsed. This 1825 crisis would have an impact worldwide. Let's see how it happened.
On December 13, 1711, the slave market was established in New York City on what is now known as Wall Street. The formality of a specific market symbolizes the brutal reality of the colonial economy.
