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Henry Ford is born
Henry Ford was born on July 30, 1863 in Michigan. He was later raised on his family farm in Dearborn, Michigan. This is so important because he is a very important part in modernization and automobiles. Source - (biography.com) -
The First Postcard
On October 1, 1869 the first postcard was issued. People did not want to mail letters on cards at first but then adapted to it. This is so important because it started advertisement through the mail. Source - (Timetables of History) -
Korea becomes independent nation
On August 15, 1876 Japan imposed a treaty. This treaty allowed for 3 Korean ports to be used by Japanese comers. This is so important because its the first time Korea was being divided. Also this is important because of the 38th parallel when North and South Korea were divided. Source ( Time Tables of History) -
The Horseless Carriage comes to life
The first horseless carriage was built on June 4, 1896 by Henry Ford. This invention symbolized as a foundation and a motivation for Henry. This was the first part of his big company Ford, which makes cars. Source (Thehenryford.org) -
Patent is created for carburetor
The first carburetor was patented on August 30, 1898. Ford then raised money and built a third model car. After that Ford quit his job and turned to cars full time. This is so significant because without this, we might not have cars now. Source (biography.com) -
Paris and Australian swimmers win gold
Fredrick Lane won two gold metals swimming on Monday may 14, 1900. Out of the 5 metals that Australia won he won 2 of them by himself. Australia's swimming success started just after this, starting with Lane. ( Swimming.org). -
Second Boer War ends
The Treaty of Vereenrging ended the second Boer war on Many 31, 1902. The needed to stop and both sides agreed on it. Therefore, the The Treaty of Vereenrging was created. This is so significant because a long lasting important war ended. ( history today ) -
The Rise of Ford Motors
Ford Motor Company was created on June 16, 1903 in Detroit. The company made many cars while he was their and even when he died. Even now, Ford is evolving more and more over the years and is still making cars at this very moment. This is an important time in his life because its was his biggest company ever. Source (biography.com) -
The Ford Model T
On October 1, 1908 when Ford was away on a business trip, the first Model T was born. Then, Ford destroyed the car because he did not make it himself. The cost of the car was cheep, only $290 compared to Chevys at $645. Then he remade the car. The main reason it was so cheep was that it lacked things the Chevy had. This is so important because it was Fords first mass produced vehicle. ( Henry Ford Book pg 75-80) -
Assembly Line comes into play
The assembly line was made on October 7, 1913. With this invention, cars were made much quicker. This is so important because car making went from 12 hours to make to 2 hours and a half hours. ( World History page 674) -
The Soviet Union
On November 7, 1917 the Russian Government was overthrown. This was the rise of The Soviet Union. This is so important because it was such a big place to have control over. ( Joseph Stalin History) -
Womans Rights Strike
The strike for womens rights began on November 9, 1918 in Switzerland. The women revolted for rights like voting, which later passed. This is so important because Switzerland was the first country to allow womens rights. (Womens rights in Switzerland) -
The Ford Model A
The Model A was born on October 20, 1927. The car could now travel from 5 mph to 25 mph in 8 1/2 seconds, which even eight cylendars couldn't do at the time. This is so important because it was the first car Ford made himself under his company. ( Henry Ford Book page 82) -
Ford gives back
Ford opposed World War 1, so he made a peace ship to Europe. Then late 1936 Henry made the Ford Foundation to help with education, grants and research. This is significant because it shows the kind of man Ford truly was. (biography.com) -
Company gets handed down
Edsel Ford died in 1943. After this, Ford was handed the company. Years later Henry handed down the company to his grandson to keep the legacy alive. This is significant because he kept the company going. (history.com) -
Henry Ford dies
The legend, Henry Ford died on April 7, 1947. He passed away in Dearborn, Michigan when he was 83 years old. The legacy Ford created is what causes us to have such advanced cars nowadays. (Biography.com)
