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Coco Chanel is born.
Coco Chanel was born as Gabrielle Bonheur Chanel on August 19, 1883 to Eugénie Jeanne Devolle, a laundry woman. She was born in the city of Saumur, Maine-et-Loire, France. -
Coco Chanel launches her first perfume.
Coco Chanel launched her first perfume called No5 on 5 May 1921. It is called that because it was the fifth scent presented to her. She sold it in her boutiques and till now it is a legendary scent. -
Coco Chanel creates her company's logo.
On 18 November 1924, Chanel filed trademark applications for the typeset mark Chanel and for the interlocking CC design plus word. Creating the company's official logo that is used till today. -
Coco Chanel wins the Neiman Marcus fashion award.
On September 6, Coco Chanel won the Neiman Marcus fashion award in Dallas, Texas. This award is one of the most prestigious awards that any fashion designer could win. -
Coco Chanel passes away.
On 10 January 1971, Coco Chanel passed away. She was 87, she died in the hotel Ritz, where she had
resided for more than 30 years.Her funeral was held at the Église de la Madeleine.