Events with tag - Petroleum

August 27, 1859

First Commercial Oil Well in America

Edwin Drake struck oil near Titusville, Pennsylvania, at a depth of 69.5 feet, producing 25 barrels of crude oil per day. This groundbreaking discovery launched the modern petroleum industry and transformed America's energy landscape.

August 1, 1943

Operation Tidal Wave

A daring low-altitude bombing raid conducted by 177 B-24 Liberators targeting crucial Nazi oil refineries in Ploesti, Romania, resulting in significant casualties but demonstrating American resolve to strike at Nazi Germany's vital resources.