April 23, 1985
Coca-Cola changes its formula and releases New Coke. The response is overwhelmingly negative, and the original formula is back on the market in less than three months.
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On April 23, in the year 1985:
Coca-Cola changes its formula and releases New Coke. The response is overwhelmingly negative, and the original formula is back on the market in less than three months.
Coca-Cola, or Coke, is a cola soft drink manufactured by the Coca-Cola Company.
Why April 23, 1985 matters:
Coca-Cola changes its formula and releases New Coke. The response is overwhelmingly negative, and the original formula is back on the market in less than three months.
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: April 23, 1985
The 20th century brought rapid advances in health, communication, science, and technology that reshaped everyday human experience.
The event on this day: Coca-Cola changes its formula and releases New Coke. The response is overwhelmingly negative, and the original formula is back on the market in less than three months.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coca-Cola (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
Sources: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
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