When did the term 'Black Friday' first become widely used to describe the day after Thanksgiving shopping phenomenon?

Black Friday has become one of the most significant shopping phenomena in retail history, transforming how businesses approach holiday promotions and consumer spending patterns. This historical retail trivia explores the fascinating origin of this shopping tradition that now drives billions in sales annually and has evolved from a single-day event to a global retail milestone that shapes marketing strategies worldwide.

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1980s, when retailers began to advertise major sales events
1950s, originally referring to factory workers calling in sick after Thanksgiving
1970s, first appearing in a New York Times advertisement
1960s, coined by police in Philadelphia to describe traffic congestion