What was the original meaning of 'Black Friday' before it became known as a major shopping day after Thanksgiving?

Black Friday has become one of the most significant shopping events worldwide, generating billions in sales each year. But this retail phenomenon has interesting historical roots that many shoppers may not know about. Test your knowledge about the origins of this massive shopping festival that transformed retail strategy and consumer behavior forever!

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A stock market crash in 1869 when gold prices plummeted
A term used by factory managers for the day many workers called in sick after Thanksgiving
The day retail stores traditionally first showed profit for the year (went from 'red' to 'black')
A term coined by Philadelphia police in 1961 to describe holiday shopping chaos