Coca Cola

Candler arrived in Atlanta

Jul 7, 1873

Asa Candler arrived in Atlanta to become a druggist.

"Coca-Cola Syrup & Extract" registered trademark was granted.

Jun 28, 1887

1887.06.28 Pemberton's "Coca-Cola Syrup & Extract" registered trademark was granted.

woolfolk walker bought share for $1200

Dec 14, 1887

1887.12.14 Woolfolk Walker bought Lowndes's two-third share of Coca-Cola for $1200

coca cola in every state

Jan 1, 1895

Coca-Cola sold in every state and territory in the United States

contract signed

Jul 21, 1899

Thomas and Whitehead signed contract with Candler to bottle and distribute Coca-Cola.

crown-op bottles

Jan 1, 1905

Straight-sided crown-top bottles used for bottling Coca-Cola.

magazine publication

Apr 1, 1909

The Coca-Cola Bottler magazine began publication

Coca-Cola Company was sold

Dec 9, 1919

The Coca-Cola Company was sold by Candler to Ernest Woodruff's investment group for $25 million

sprite

Jan 2, 1961

Sprite was introduced

president

May 1, 1980

Roberto Goizueta became president of Coca-Cola.

Paraguay Refrescos.

Apr 10, 2000

Coca-Cola brought Paraguay Refrescos.

Sponsor

Nov 22, 2005

FIFA signed Coca-Cola World Cup Sponsor from 2007-2014.