Coca cola

Coca-Cola Timeline

  • New Drink Created

    New Drink Created
    John Pemberton created a new drink and sold about 9 samples a day in Jacob's Pharmacy
  • Asa Grirggs Candler

    Asa Grirggs Candler
    Businessman bought the company and used advertisements to help sell more drinks and has invested $2,300 to the company
  • Trademark Registered

    Trademark Registered
    The trademark "Coca-Cola" was registered in the United States Patent Office
  • Bottled Coke

    Bottled Coke
    Joseph A. Biedenharn was first to place Coca-Cola in bottles
  • Nationwide

    Nationwide
    Asa Candler claims Coca-Cola is now sold nationwide
  • Hobbles Skirt Bottle

    Hobbles Skirt Bottle
    Unique bottle shape was created to distinguish Coca-Cola drinks from competitors
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    Robert Woodruff

    Ernest Woodruff buys the company and his son is later elected as president
  • Six Pack Carriers

    Six Pack Carriers
    Woodruff created the six pack carrier, allowing families to enjoy Coca-Cola at their homes
  • Amsterdam Olympics

    Amsterdam Olympics
    Coca-Cola was introduced to the olympics
  • WWII Troops Drink Coke

    WWII Troops Drink Coke
    Troops receive their favorite soft drinks while fighting in WWII
  • TIME Ad

    TIME Ad
    Coca-Cola is the first product ever advertised on TIME
  • I'd Like To Buy The World a Coke

    I'd Like To Buy The World a Coke
    Young people around the world gather around to sing for a commercial, and to show Coca-Cola is now a worldwide trademark