Our Town By gracie moran Oct 3, 1660 ice cream was created Oct 3, 1886 First automobile Feb 11, 1899 Birthday Emily goes back to her 12th birthday. May 7, 1901 Begining This is when the book starts. Jul 7, 1904 Commencement day Kids are graduating today. Jul 7, 1904 Marriage Emily and George get married. Oct 3, 1930 Doc Gibbs death There is a hospital named after him. Feb 4, 1938 Broadway The first Broadway play of Our Town happened.