January 5, 1914
The Ford Motor Company announces an eight-hour workday and minimum daily wage of $5 in salary plus bonuses.
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On January 5, in the year 1914:
The Ford Motor Company announces an eight-hour workday and minimum daily wage of $5 in salary plus bonuses.
The Ford Motor Company is an American multinational automobile manufacturer headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan, United States.
Why January 5, 1914 matters:
The Ford Motor Company announces an eight-hour workday and minimum daily wage of $5 in salary plus bonuses.
What began on this day left a lasting mark on history. The effects were felt immediately and continued to shape events, ideas, and lives long afterwards.
Historical context: January 5, 1914
The 20th century brought rapid advances in health, communication, science, and technology that reshaped everyday human experience.
The event on this day: The Ford Motor Company announces an eight-hour workday and minimum daily wage of $5 in salary plus bonuses.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Motor_Company (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
Sources: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
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