History: July 20 (#2)

History: July 20 (#2)
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July 20, 1903 The Ford Motor Company ships its first automobile.

Commentary

Commentary

On July 20, in the year 1903: The Ford Motor Company ships its first automobile. The Ford Motor Company is an American multinational automobile manufac turer headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan, United States. Why July 20, 1903 matters: The Ford Motor Company ships its first automobile. 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: July 20, 1903 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 ships its first automobile. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Motor_Company (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)