Forrest Mars Sr.

Birth

Mar 21, 1904

I was born on the 21st of March in 1904, in Wadena, Minnesota.

History

Dec 31, 1923

I was married to the love of my life, Audrey Mars at the age of only 19.

First son/child

Oct 25, 1931

My first son and child, Forrest Edward Mars Jr. was born on this day.

Inheritance

Dec 31, 1932

My father gives me $50,000 to start my own confectionery which I named Mars Limited.

Travel

Dec 31, 1933

In 1933 I went to England inorder to launch my own confectionery. When I went the money my father had given me was useless because England already had multiple candy companies so i decided to open it in Chicago.

Death

Apr 8, 1934

My father Frank C. Mars, dies of natural causes.

Second son

Feb 7, 1935

John Mars was born.

My only daughter

Jul 20, 1941

Jacqueline Mars my only daughter is born.

M&M's

Dec 31, 1941

M&M's Plain Chocolate Candies are introduced "Melts in your mouth not in your hand"

Rice

Jan 1, 1942

Uncle Ben's Rice is made.

Strarburst

Jan 1, 1960

Strabursts are created "It's a Juicy Contradition"

Skittels

Dec 31, 1974

In 1974 Skittles were introduced to the United States. "Taste the Rainbow"

The Empire State Building

Jan 1, 1995

One New York Cities most iconic buildings turns their lights blue for the launching of the blue M&M's.

Money!

Jan 1, 1996

The Mars Company that me and my father worked so hard to build up registered sales of more than 7.5 billion dollars.

My Death

Jul 1, 1999

I, Forrest Edward Mars die on July 1st 1999. But my buisness doesn't, it still lives on.