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Henry Ford is Born
Henry Ford was born in Dearborn, Michigan. He was born on a farm but decided that he wouldn't want to follow the life of a farmer after the death of his mother. -
Invention of the Quadricycle
After trying to build this for years, Ford finally finishes his project. The quadricycle was Ford's first vehicle. -
Ford Motor Company
The Ford Motor Company is created on this day. Henry Ford founded this company with the help of some investors. -
Model T and the Assembly Line
The Model - T is first produced from the Ford Motor Company. This was the first time that cars were produced on the moving assembly line. -
Model T
The first Model-T is finally finished being put together. This car eventually becomes Henry Ford's most popular car. -
New Wages
On this date, Henry Ford raised the wages of working from $2.25 to $5.00 a day. He thought that if he continued to pay his workers at this wage, they would be more willing to adapt to tedious working conditions, thus becoming more loyal to him and his company. -
Fifteen Millionth Model-T
Ford sells the fifteen millionth Model - T that came off of the assembly line. This was the last official day of production for the Model-T. -
Henry Ford's Death
Henry Ford died on this day. He left a legacy and changed the world behind him.
