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This was the first truck in the city of Knoxville, Tennessee. It was made by
"Rapid Motor Vehicle Company". The image is from my Coca-Cola Trading Cards.
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- In 1886, sales of "Coca-Cola" averaged only 9 drinks per day.
- On May 29, 1886, the first print advertisement for "Coca-Cola" appeared in the The Atlanta Journal.
- The first outdoor sign advertising "Coca-Cola" still exists. It was originally painted in 1894 and is located in Cartersville, Georgia.
- In February 1901, Dixie Coca-Cola Bottling Company in Atlanta, Georgia changed it's name to The Coca-Cola Bottling Company.
- In June 1904, advertising for "Coca-Cola" appeared in consumer magazine for the first time.
- In March 1906, bottling operations began in Canada.
- In 1927, The Coca-Cola Company began sponsoring its first radio program, "Vivian, The Coca-Cola Girl".
- On April 12, 1960, the shape of the 6½ oz. hobbleskirt bottle was registered as a trademark.
- In 1962, the trademark "Coke" was authorized to appear on all bottles.
- In 1962, the 16 oz. bottle for "Coca-Cola" was approved for nationwide use.
- In 1976, the 10 billionth gallon of "Coca-Cola" syrup was produced.
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In July 1985, "Coca-Cola" was the first soft drink enjoyed in outer space on the Space Shuttle Challenger. A special space can was developed.
Image from My Coca-Cola Phone Cards.
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Just a few of the great Coca-Cola Slogans through the Years
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1893
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The ideal brain tonic
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1957
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Have Fun! Have a Coke
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1904
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Coca-Cola satisfies
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1960
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Cool off with Coke
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1938
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Any time is the right time to pause and refresh
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1964
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You'll go better refreshed
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1941
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Completely refreshing
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1966
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Christmas without Coca-Cola
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1945
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Coke means Coca-Cola
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1970
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Coke adds life to everything nice
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1950
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Time out for Coke
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1979
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Have a Coke and a smile
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1955
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Taste Treat
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1980
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Coke is it
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