Statue of Liberty

The Statue of Liberty was unveiled in 1886, 6yrs before Ellis Island opened. Its original design was to celebrate the end of slavery, not the arrival of Europeans.

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1886 – In New York Harbor, President Grover Cleveland dedicates the Statue of Liberty (More info) 1919 – The US Congress passes the Volstead Act over President Woodrow Wilson’s veto, paving the way for Prohibition to begin the following January (More info)