This unique bankruptcy time line maps the evolution of bankruptcy law since its inception in 1787 in the U.S. Constitution through 2019. It also provides statistics demonstrating the burgeoning bankruptcy caseloads, and historical snapshots of select events that occurred along the way. Suggested by the bankruptcy courts and advisory committees, this timeline is the product of a long-term collaboration between bankruptcy judges, court staff, the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts, and the Federal Judicial Center. Additional information can be found at the Federal Judicial Center's website.