November 17-23
Below are some key events from this week in history. Each of
the events relates to or has impacted the business world in some way. Feel free
to Google the event and year to learn more about each one.
Happy Business Education Week!
1869:
Suez Canal opens
1877:
Edison's first great invention
1883:
Railroads create the first time zones
1900:
First Mercedes goes for a test drive
1923:
Garrett Morgan patents three-position traffic signal
1936:
First issue of Life is published
1962:
Kennedy announces fair housing legislation
1968:
The Heidi Bowl
1993:
Chevy Cavalier heads to Japan
1996:
Volkswagen's "Dream Factory" opens in Resende,
Brazil
