Sam Walton

Sam Walton was born

Mar 29, 1918

Sam Walton was born in kingfisher Oklahoma in 1918. From his humble beginnings, he rose and founded the largest retail empire in the world.

Sam Walton Graduated

Jan 31, 1940

Sam Walton graduated from the Universityof Missouri at Columbi with a B.A. in enconomics.

Sam Walton served as a captin

Aug 15, 1942

Srved as a Captin in the U.S Army intelligence Corps.

Sam Walton Married his wife

Nov 14, 1943

Marrid his wife Helen, they have 4 children together.

Sam Walton opened his firs Wal-Mart

Dec 17, 1962

Opened his first Wal-Mart in nearby Rogers, Arkansas.

Sam Walton first billion dollar

Nov 14, 1979

First billion dollar year in sales, total sales: $1,248,000,000 .

The people Greeter

Feb 3, 1983

The 'People Greeter' program is introduced

Sam Walton yhe first SAM 'S club

Aug 29, 1983

The first SAM'S club was opened in April in Midwest city, Oklahoma.

Sam Walton forbes magazine

Sep 24, 1985

Forbes magazine name Sam Walton as the richest man in Amireca.

Sam Walton first supercenter

Feb 2, 1988

First Supercenter opened in Washington, missouri.

Sam Walton first internitional

Feb 1, 1991

Opens first international store with club Aurrera in Mexico City.

Sam Walton died on april

Apr 5, 1992

Sam Walton died on 1993,April 5.