March 19, 1851 The Illinois Central Railroad is organized in New York City.
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March 19, 1917 U.S. railroads accept President Wilson's proposal for an 8-hour workday to stave off possible strikes. Later in the day the U.S. Supreme Court in Wilson v. New, upholds the eight-hour workday for railroads.
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March 19, 1918 The U.S. Congress adopts Standard or "Railroad" time, in use since 1884, as the national standard.
