1908day.year
Production of the Model T automobile begins at the Ford Piquette Avenue Plant in Detroit.
Ford releases the Model T, marking the start of mass automobile production.
The innovative assembly processes revolutionize manufacturing and mobility.
In 1908, Henry Ford began producing the Model T at the Piquette Avenue Plant in Detroit.
The affordable 'Tin Lizzie' featured simple design and interchangeable parts that lowered costs.
Ford’s use of assembly line techniques drastically increased output and reduced production time.
By making cars accessible to the average American, the Model T transformed personal transportation.
Its success laid the groundwork for modern mass production and the global automotive industry.
1908
Ford Piquette Avenue Plant
1941day.year
The SS Patrick Henry is launched, becoming the first of more than 2,700 Liberty ships.
The SS Patrick Henry, first of the Liberty ships, was launched, marking the start of a massive wartime shipbuilding program.
Launched on 27 September 1941 at the Bethlehem-Fairfield Shipyard in Baltimore, SS Patrick Henry was the inaugural Liberty ship of World War II. Designed to meet urgent cargo needs, Liberty ships were built using prefabricated sections and standardized parts for rapid mass production. Named after American patriot Patrick Henry, she heralded the construction of over 2,700 identical vessels. These ships proved essential in transporting troops, equipment, and supplies across the Atlantic under constant threat from U-boats. The Liberty ship program revolutionized shipbuilding techniques and demonstrated American industrial capacity. Their enduring legacy highlights the logistical backbone of the Allied war effort.
1941
SS Patrick Henry
1998day.year
The Google internet search engine retroactively claims this date as its birthday.
Google retroactively chose September 27, 1998, as its founding date, establishing a symbolic birthday for the world’s leading search engine.
On September 27, 1998, Google announced this date as its official birthday, giving users a milestone to celebrate the breakthrough in internet search technology. Co-founded by Larry Page and Sergey Brin, Google began as a research project at Stanford University and quickly grew into a global phenomenon. The chosen date helped solidify its brand identity and has since been marked by online tributes, special doodles, and company celebrations. Over the years, Google expanded far beyond search, influencing countless aspects of modern life through innovations in advertising, mapping, and mobile computing. This symbolic birthday highlights the company’s journey from a small startup to one of the world’s most influential technology firms.
1998
Google