Prior Event 12/12/1791 Next Event The unlawful, first (central) Bank of the United States opens for business. [updated 2/13/2021] Subsequent Events: 4/2/1792 References: U.S. Banking Timelinewww.libertyforlife.com/banking/currency-us-timeline.html SEARCH Current U.s. National Debt: $36,167,124,467,492 Source