dec 20, 1900 - Andrew sells the now US Steel Corporation to J.P. Morgan
Description:
Before he sold it, it was called the Pittsburg Carnegie Steel Company. He sold it for $303, 450, 000 and became the richest American for the next several years. He surpassed John D. Rockafeller, who was previously the richest man in America.Added to timeline:
Date:
dec 20, 1900
Now
~ 124 years ago