Which unexpected event gave 'Black Friday' its name in the retail world?

Black Friday has evolved from a single-day event to a global shopping phenomenon. What began as a post-Thanksgiving retail tradition in the United States has transformed the retail landscape and shopping behavior worldwide. This poll tests your knowledge about one of retail's most influential shopping festivals and its surprising origin story.

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A 1960s financial market crash when retailers finally turned a profit ('went into the black') for the year
A 1950s Philadelphia police term for the chaotic day after Thanksgiving when massive crowds created traffic jams and shopping mayhem
A 1970s marketing campaign by major department stores using 'black' to signify exclusive midnight sales
A 1980s retail analytics term when sales graphs showed dramatic upward spikes in black ink compared to the rest of the year