Chocolate By Larry n Period: Jan 1, 1492 to Sep 22, 2015 Chocolate Sep 22, 1492 Cortez found out about the chocolate thanks to the Aztecs Sep 22, 1519 In 1519 the Aztec emperor served the conquistador's warm liquid chocolate that they liked,but thought it was little to bitter Sep 22, 1657 The first of many chocolate houses was opened Sep 24, 1730 Chocolate's price had been reduced Sep 24, 1765 The first chocolate factory was built in the U.S. Sep 24, 1828 The Cocoa Press invention reduced the price even more Sep 24, 1847 An english company made actual solid chocolate Sep 24, 1876 Daniel Peter added milk to chocolate making milk chocolate