Each day, Benzinga takes a look back at a notable market-related moment that occurred on this date.
What Happened? On this day in 1862, U.S. President Abraham Lincoln signed the Legal Tender Act into law.
Where The Market Was: The Legal Tender Act predates both the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average.
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