Levi Strauss died in San Francisco, California at the age of 73. His death marked the end of an era for Levi Strauss & Co. and the broader apparel industry. He left behind an estate worth approximately $30 million.

Levi Strauss and Jacob Davis received U.S. Patent No. 139,121 for an 'Improvement in Fastening Pocket-Openings'. This patent covered the use of rivets to strengthen work pants, a key feature that defined the original Levi's jeans and established their durability and popularity. This patent date is considered the official birthday of blue jeans.

Levi Strauss became an American citizen in January 1853. This event is significant as it marks his formal integration into American society, setting the stage for his later business ventures in the United States.

Löb Strauß, later known as Levi Strauss, was born in Buttenheim, Kingdom of Bavaria, German Confederation. This marks the beginning of the life of the founder of Levi Strauss & Co. and a pioneer in the manufacturing of blue jeans.