When Did the Ellis Island Immigration Process Start?

On January 1, 1892

Ellis Island opened as a US immigration inspection station.

Ellis Island went on to be the gateway to the US for more than 12 million people.

This Day in History - January 1

45 BC

The Julian Calendar was used for the first time.

1999

The Euro currency was introduced and adopted by 11 Member States.

404 AD

A monk put an end to gladiator fighting in Rome.

1801

The Union Jack flag was flown for the first time in Dublin, Ireland, to commemorate the union between Great Britain and Ireland.

1971

America banned all advertisements of cigarettes on TV and radio.

What Happened on Jan 1?

What Happened in 1892?