Jacob W. Davis
Russian-American tailor credited with inventing modern jeans using rivets.
Chronology: 1831-05-14 – 1908-01-20
Origins & Early Journey
Innovation & Iconic Era
Legacy & Impact
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- 1831 Historical Timeline & Archive — Explore world events and figures from 1831
- May 14 (05-14) On This Day — Historical birthdays and events on May 14
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- January 20 (01-20) On This Day — Historical events and memorials on January 20
Source: Wikipedia