Coca-Cola: The History of an American Icon

  • Coca Cola Invented

    Coca Cola Invented
    John Pemberton invented Coca Cola
  • Asa Candler buys Coca Cola formula

    Asa Candler buys Coca Cola formula
    Asa Candler bought the formula for Coca Cola from inventor John Pemberton for $2,300
  • Free Coca Cola coupons

    Free Coca Cola coupons
    Free drink coupons were distributed to encourage possible buyers.
  • First Celecbrity on Ads

    First Celecbrity on Ads
    Hilda Clark, a singer, was the first celebrity to be on a Coca Cola ad
  • Coca Cola Goes Mobile

    Coca Cola Goes Mobile
    Bottles of Coca Cola were delivered by horse-drawn carriages.
  • The Contour Bottle

    The Contour Bottle
    Coca Cola develops a unique curved bottle to distinguish its products.
  • The Sixpack Bottle

    The Sixpack Bottle
    The sixpack bottle carrier is developed by the Coca-Cola system to encourage consumers to enjoy the beverage at home.with the expanded availability of home refrigeration.
  • Santa Claus and Coca Cola

    Santa Claus and Coca Cola
    Santa Claus first appeared in Coca Cola ads
  • Coca Cola Sent to WWII Troops

    Coca Cola Sent to WWII Troops
    During WWII, Coca-Cola gives out cokes to armed forces
  • Coca-Cola on Times Magazine

    Coca-Cola on Times Magazine
    Coca-Cola becomes the first commercial product to appear on the cover of Time magazine. The appearance solidifies Coca-Cola as an international brand. The magazine originally asks to place long-time Company leader Robert Woodruff’s image on the cover, but he refuses, saying the brand is the important thing and Coca-Cola itself should be featured.
  • Coca Cola and Coke

    Coca Cola and Coke
    Coca-Cola contour bottles are printed with a white label featuring both trademarks, Coca-Cola and Coke. Previously the trademark Coca-Cola had been blown in glass lettering on the bottle.
  • Coca Cola first introduced in 12 oz cans

    Coca Cola first introduced in 12 oz cans
    12-ounce aluminum Coca-Cola cans are introduced in the U.S, the graphics include an image of the Coca-Cola bottle so customers can still recognize it as the same beverage from a bottle.
  • Coca-Cola song

    Coca-Cola song
    The song "I'd Like to Buy the World a Coke" was shipped to radio stations throughout the United States.
  • Diet Coke takes over the U.S

    Diet Coke takes over the U.S
    Diet Coke was the No.1 soft drink in the us
  • Coca Cola gets a new look

    Coca Cola gets a new look
    The 20-ounce PET contour bottle is introduced. The bottle helps distinguish Coca-Cola from other beverages, just as the glass contour bottle had in 1915.
  • Coca-Cola and the World Cup

    Coca-Cola and the World Cup
    Coca Cola sponsers FIFA World Soccer Cup.
  • Coca-Cola is awarded the first ever Design Grand Prix

    Coca-Cola is awarded the first ever Design Grand Prix
    Coca-Cola is awarded the first ever Design Grand Prix at the prestigious Cannes Lions for the brand’s refreshed visual identity and packaging of the aluminum bottle.
  • Coca-Cola goes Green!

    Coca-Cola goes Green!
    Coca-Cola introduces the “plant bottle” —100% recyclable and made with up to 30% renewable, plant-based material.
  • Coca Cola Innovation

    Coca Cola Innovation
    Coca cola releases,an innovative fountain dispenser, debuts in the U.S
  • Coca Cola l100th Anniversary

    Coca Cola l100th Anniversary
    The Coca-Cola bottle turns 100