1.
Ford introduces the assembly line - 1913
I am not sure construction of automobiles would be what they are today if it were not for Ford. He was an innovating factor in how the assembly lines of automobile makers work today.
20 points - added 15 years ago by arollison -
2.
The Great Crash of 1929
When the stock market crashed, it changed us forever. First and foremost by effecting the lives of those trying to make a decent living during that time. It broke up families who could not afford to stay together and changed the way that we grew as a nation.
19 points - added 15 years ago by arollison -
3.
The first Wal-Mart opens - 1962
Walmart is one of the largest retail stores ever. We either shop there ourselves or know someone who does. Walmart created an empire of discount stores and its legacy continues to grow.
16 points - added 15 years ago by arollison -
4.
Bank of America launches the first credit card - September 1958
Although I am not sure if our current credit crisis would be like this today if this event never happened, I do know that this event has eased the lives of many and offered opportunities to some that would not have had them if it were not for the credit card.
15 points - added 15 years ago by arollison -
5.
Hewlett and Packard put Silicon in the Valley - 1939
Technology would not be as advanced as it is today if it were not for this business event. The way that technology has grown over the years since 1939 is directly related to this event.
14 points - added 15 years ago by arollison -
6.
Coca-Cola becomes a global brand
5 points - added 15 years ago by arollison -
7.
The first U.S. supermarket, King Kullen, opens - Aug. 4, 1930
2 points - added 15 years ago by arollison -
8.
The Civil Rights Act - 1964
2 points - added 15 years ago by arollison -
9.
The first Japanese car, a Toyota, is sold in the U.S -1957
2 points - added 15 years ago by arollison -
10.
Cohen and Boyer pioneer recombinant DNA techniques - 1973
0 points - added 15 years ago by arollison -
11.
Federal Express begins operations - April 1973
0 points - added 15 years ago by arollison -
12.
Hoover Dam is completed - March 1, 1936
0 points - added 15 years ago by arollison -
13.
The OPEC oil shock - 1973-74
0 points - added 15 years ago by arollison -
14.
The Supreme Court allows gene patenting - 1980
0 points - added 15 years ago by arollison -
15.
Kroc buys McDonald's - 1961
0 points - added 15 years ago by arollison -
16.
Netscape goes public - Aug. 9, 1995
0 points - added 15 years ago by arollison -
17.
New York's WEAF broadcasts the first radio ad - 1922
0 points - added 15 years ago by arollison -
18.
AT&T is dismantled - Jan. 1, 1984
-1 point - added 15 years ago by arollison -
19.
President Johnson signs Medicare into law - July 30, 1965
-1 point - added 15 years ago by arollison -
20.
The first commercial television broadcast - April 20, 1939
-2 points - added 15 years ago by arollison -
Similar Top lists
| Category | Ranked | Added by | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top Men's Deodorants/ Antiperspirants | Other | 31 items | JARM |
| Top Things That Some Men Can Do Better Than Women | Other | 20 items | GBSage_Educator |
| Top things that must be brought with you to college to set up your dorm | Other | 23 items | kris |
| 20 Things Everyone Wishes They Had | Other | 21 items | brandonfowler66 |
| Best Advice You Ever Received | Other | 20 items | schriscoe |
ShareRanks is about ranking things that are top, most, greatest, or even worst in all categories.
Use arrows to rank one item in versus another.
Use arrows to rank one item in versus another.
Top 10 Top Business Events That Have Ever Occurred are especially marked