The Actual History of Black Friday Goes Back Over 150 Years
Briefly

The first Black Friday occurred on September 24, 1869, when investors colluded to drive up gold prices, leading to a devastating market crash.
Ulysses S. Grant's decision to sell $4 million in gold to combat the manipulation caused a stock market crash, marking the origin of 'Black Friday'.
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