Historical Events
1st US One-Dollar Notes
Congress forms US Bureau of Engraving and Printing to print newly issued US paper currency, the United States Notes
Historic Event
First Legal Tender Act 1862 is passed by the US Congress, authorizing the United States Note (greenback) into circulation, the first fiat paper money that was legal tender in America
1862 Highlights
About February 25, 1862
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 160 years, 11 months and 6 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Pisces
