Yo yo

Yo-Yo

By Salem God
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    FIRST YOYO

    FIRST YOYO
    yoyos are found in greecian and other major civilization paintings and sculptures.

  • Yo-Yo patented

    Yo-Yo patented
    no one truly knows when the yoyo was invented, but it is thought to be the second oldest toy ever. it was first patented by James L. Haven & Charles Hettrich

  • First yoyo manufacturing company

    First yoyo manufacturing company
    The first manufacturing company in america was created, and on the same day, produced a dozen yoyo's

  • YoYo manufacturing company is bought

    YoYo manufacturing company is bought
    Donald Duncan buys the company, and makes over $250,000 off the investment

  • YoYo's mass produced

    Yoyos become so big, Duncan Toys Company opens a factory specificly for yoyos in Luck, Wisconsin

  • 1962 yoyo's boom again

    1962 yoyo's boom again
    after a decline in sales after WW2, Duncan launched a series of t.v. advertisments, which turned out to be a big sucess.

  • first ball bering used on yoyo

    first ball bering used on yoyo
    Swedish company SKF created the first ball bearing yoyo, allowing for longer tricks