Harley Love By daniellawrence Aug 27, 1903 Harley corporation founded First motorcycle built in 1903. Oct 28, 1907 Harley Davidson's first police bike. Apr 21, 1937 William A Davidson dies. Oct 1, 1942 Walter Davidson dies at age 65. Sep 18, 1943 William "bill" harley dies at age 62 Aug 21, 1947 First 74" panhead engine is introduced Sep 27, 1950 Arthur davidson and his wife died in car accident Jun 30, 1957 First sportster builded May 19, 1960 Harley Davidson teams up with Italian manufacturer Aeronautica Macchi. Mar 7, 1965 George Roeder set a world land speed record (177.225 m.p.h) for 250cc motorcycle Nov 30, 1965 After being privately held for over 60 years Harley-Davidson goes public. Oct 30, 1967 electric start sportster is made. Mar 15, 1969 Merge with America Machine and Foundry Company May 28, 1972 FX 1000 Super Glide May 18, 1977 FXS 1200 Low Rider and FLHS May 3, 1982 Senior Executives at Harley Davidson purchase company from AMF. Harley Davidson once again becomes a privately owned company. Jan 28, 1983 The Harley Owners Group (HOG) is established.