While Atlantic City is known for its dazzling casino resorts and exclusive activities, the city's enriched history is reflected in every corner throughout our seaside destination. Atlantic City welcomes all groups to learn about the important figures and events that have impacted our local communities and created revolutionary change.
1870
First Boardwalk opens in Atlantic City
1880
Salt Water Taffy was created
1900
Chicken Bone Beach was established
1903
The golf term “Birdie” was created at Atlantic City Country Club
1913
Sarah Spencer Washington started a hairdressing business in Atlantic City later became a millionaire black businesswoman who founded the Apex News & Hair Company
1919
The name “airport” was coined in Atlantic City to designate its airfield, Edward L. Bader Field
1920
Diving Horse act was introduced to the Steel Pier
Enoch L. "Nucky" Johnson started operations
1921
First Miss America, Margaret Gorman, was crowned
1935
Monopoly the board game based on Atlantic City was created
1950
Art Dorrington became the first African American hockey player
1964
Democratic National Convention was held at Boardwalk Hall
1978
The first casino, Resorts International, opens
1984
City’s first African American mayor, James L. Usry, elected
