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Born
Henry Ford was born on July 30,1863 in Greenfield Township, Michigan. Then raised in Dearborn, Michigan on his family farm. This is significant because Henry Ford would have one of the biggest car company's to ever live. Source:(History.com) -
First post cards Introduce In Austria
On October 1,1869 the first post cards were introduced in Austria. This is significant because this is the first government in which had a post card. This spread throughout the whole entire world and because of Austria having the first post card improved the work forever. Source:(Libanpostcard.com) also(The Timetables of History) mostly timetables of history. -
Ford got a pocket watch for his 13th birthday
On July 30, 1876 Henry Ford got a pocket watch for his 13th birthday. This is significant because he took it apart and resembled it. This impressed all of his neighbors and they wanted him to fix all of their pocket watches to. This sparked his interest for mechanics. Source:(Biography.com) -
Korea becomes an independent nation
On August 15, 1876 Japan imposed an unequal treaty. This allowed 3 Korean ports to be used by Japanese comers. This is significant because this is the first time that they were dividing in Korea. This is also significant because later on on the 38th parallel they divide Korea into two parts, North Korea and South Korea. Source:(Library of congress) also (Times Tables of History) -
Fords Horseless Carriage
On June 4, 1896 Henry Ford built his first car a horseless carriage. This is significant becuase this is what is symbolized as a foundation to Ford him self. Then is also the foundation for his future company Ford Motor Company. Source:(TheHenryFord.org) -
First Patent for a carburetor trying to make his business full time.
On August 30, 1898 Ford patented his first carburetor. Then he raised money from investors the build a third model car. Ford then left Edison Illuminating Company to work full time in this business. This is significant because Ford will excel in his car business. Source:(biography.com) -
In Paris and australian swimmer won 2 gold medals in the olympics
On Monday May 14, 1900 Frederick, Lane won two gold medals swimming I the first olympics. He won two of the 5 gold medals that Australia won that year. This is significant because this is the beginning of the success of Australias swimming team. Source:(Swimming.org) -
The treaty of Vereenrging ends the second Boer war
On May 31,1902 the treaty of Vereenrging ends the second Boer war. Both sides knew this war needed to stop. They came up with this agreement the treaty of Vereenrging. This event is significant because this led a long lasting peace for many years after this. Source:(history today) -
Ford Motor Company Built
On June 16, 1903. Ford created Ford Motor Company. This company built many cars during Fords timed after fords death. This is significant because this was Fords biggest company he ever created. This company is still making new cars to this day. Source:(Biography.com) -
Model T
On October 1,1908 When Henry Ford was on a business trip his crew made the first model T. Ford was surly and destroyed the car because he didn't make it. He then remade the model T. This car was inexpensive which sold for $290 when the Chevrolet was sold for $645. The reason that this car was so inexpensive was that it lacked the things the Chevrolet had such as detachable wheels.This is significant because this was Fords First mass produced car. Source:(Henry Ford book pages 75-80) -
Fords Assembly line was introduced
On October 7, 1913 Fords Assembly line was made. This made making cars much quicker and more efficient. This is significant because it made making cars from 12 hours to two hours and 30 minutes. Source:(World History page 674) -
Rise of the Soviet Union
On November 7,1917 Russia's Bolskvic revolution happened Vladimir Ilyich Lenin overthrew Alexander Kerensky. This brought the Soviet Union to power. This is significant because this was on of the largest places to be in power for the longest amount of time. Source:(NewYorkTimes) -
General strike where woman's rights in Switzerland
On November 9,1918 the general strike for woman rights happened in Switzerland. The women revolted to get rights such as to vote. Parliament tells the government to allow these woman rights such as to vote. This is significant because Switzerland is on the the first countries to allow women rights and can be a model for all of the other countries. Source:(History of Switzerland) -
Published anti-Semite writings
In 1921 Ford Published anti-semite writings and many other writings to show his dislike towards jewish people. He also got the Grand cross of the German eagle which is the highest foreign honor. This is significant because this is how Ford really felt about the jewish people. He had enough money to spread his ideas and thoughts so he did. This shows us what her really thought on the inside. Source:(Biography.com) -
Model A made
On October 20, 1927 the Model A was made. This was made the same way the Model T was made. The goal was to reduce 40 horsepower when it could only produce 22 horse power. This could take off at 5mph to 25 mph in 8 1/2 seconds. even eight cylinder cars couldn't do this at this time. In 1927 the engine was being rode tested and ready in August of that year. This is significant because this is the First good car that Ford made under Ford Motor Company. Source:(Henry Ford book 82) -
Died
On April 7,1947 Henry Ford Died. He died In Dearborn Michigan at the age of 83. His legacy of Ford Motor Company would prosper after his death and everyone would know his name and products of him even to today. Source:(Biography.com)
