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This Day In Market History: Ford Produces 1 Millionth Model T

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Each day, Benzinga takes a look back at a notable market-related moment that occurred on this date. What Happened: On this day in 1915, the Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) manufactured its 1 millionth automobile at the River Rouge plant in Detroit.

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America’s Least Philanthropic Billionaires: Scrooges Of The Forbes 400

By Hannah Genig

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Editor's note: This story has been edited to reflect an update by Forbes to Tesla CEO Elon Musk's philanthropy ranking that removed him from the list of the least generous billionaires. Original publication: 2018. For the first time, the Forbes 400 list includes a generosity ranking.

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5 Books That Inspired Steve Jobs, Bill Gates And Other Billionaires

By Hannah Genig

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Most readers can name books that have inspired them and had a significant impact on their life. The five billionaires below named one particular book that both inspired and aided in shaping their careers, according to Think Business.

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This Day In Market History: The Department Of Homeland Security Is Established

By Hannah Genig

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Each day, Benzinga takes a look back at a notable market-related moment that occurred on this date. What Happened: On this day in 2001, U.S. President George W. Bush announced the establishment of the Department of Homeland Security.

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This Day In Market History: Sputnik Is Launched

By Hannah Genig

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Each day, Benzinga takes a look back at a notable market-related moment that occurred on this date. What Happened: On this day in 1957, the USSR launched Sputnik I, the first artificial Earth satellite. Where Was The Market: The Dow closed around 496.03 and the S&P 500 traded at 41.24.

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This Day In Market History: Vanguard Launches First Index Investment Trust

By Hannah Genig

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Each day, Benzinga takes a look back at a notable market-related moment that occurred on this date.

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Ethos Aims To Improve Life Insurance With $35M Funding Round

By Hannah Genig

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Startup insurance company Ethos has altered the way life insurance is offered and applied. Not only does the company have the ability to process applications in minutes, Ethos offers term life insurance ranging between 10 and 30 years.

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