John Pemberton, an Atlanta pharmacist, created a syrup in 1886 that was mixed with carbonated water and sold for 5 cents a glass at a pharmacy. The mixture was named Coca-Cola by Frank Robinson, Pemberton's bookkeeper. In the following decades, Coca-Cola grew significantly in popularity and distribution, with bottling beginning in 1899 and Asa Griggs Candler becoming president of the Coca-Cola Company in 1888. The document traces some of the major events in Coca-Cola's history from its creation to the present.

1. A historic look from a glorious pastBy: Tucker PowersPer. 73-19-10

2. HistoryJohn Pemberton, an Atlanta pharmacist, made syrup in 1886. He took it to Jacob’s Pharmacy and at the pharmacy, they added carbonated water to it.

3. The mixture was sold at the pharmacy for only 5 cents a glass.HistoryFrank Robinson, Pemberton’s bookkeeper, named the mixture that was produced Coca-Cola.Robinson also made the very noticeable Coke logo.In 1886, there were only 9 glasses of coke sold a day.In 1888, unfortunately, John Pemberton died, and he never got to see how great his product would be.Also in 1888, Asa Griggs Candler became the president of the Coca-Cola Company.Coca-Cola first put its drink into bottles in Vicksburg, Mississippi, and were sold at Joseph Biedenharns candy store.

4. HistoryIn 1899, large-scale bottling of Coca-Cola began in Chattanooga, Tennessee.In 1911, the annual budget for Coca-Cola reaches $1,000,000.In 1916, Asa Candler resigns from Coca0Cola and is elected the mayor of Atlanta.In 1919, Ernest Woodruff buys the company from Asa Candler.In 1923, Robert Woodruff, Ernest Woodruff’s grandson becomes and stays the president of the Coca-Cola Company for 60 years.

5. HistoryIn 1953, the company’s annual budget passes $30,000,000.In 1960, the 12 oz. can is introduced to the world.Sprite is introduced to the Coca-Cola lineup of products in 1961.The coke wave is introduced in 1970.

6. Coke in China in 1978In 1981, Roberto C. Goizueta becomes the chairman and CEO of Coca-Cola, as well as Diet Coke is introduced.In 1985, coke is in space!1986 was Coca-Cola’s 100th year anniversary.Coca-Cola sponsors the Summer Olympics in the hometown of Atlant, Georgia in 1996.In 2001, the Coca-Cola fridge pack is introduced.Coca-Cola is a big sponsor in athletics.History

7. This is pretty much what business was like when Coca-Cola first started