29 Jan 1892 - The Coca-Cola Company incorporated

 

The Coca-Cola Company is an American multinational beverage corporation founded in 1892 on 29 Jan, best known as the producer of Coca-Cola. The Coca-Cola Company also manufactures, sells, and markets other non-alcoholic beverage concentrates and syrups, and alcoholic beverages. 

The soft drink was developed in 1886 by pharmacist John Stith Pemberton. At the time it was introduced, the product contained cocaine from coca leaves and caffeine from kola nuts which together acted as a stimulant. The coca and the kola are the source of the product name, and led to Coca-Cola's promotion as a "healthy tonic". Pemberton had been severely wounded in the American Civil War, and had become addicted to the pain medication morphine. He developed the beverage as a patent medicine in an effort to control his addiction.

In 1889, the formula and brand were sold for $2,300 (roughly $71,000 in 2022) to Asa Griggs Candler, who incorporated the Coca-Cola Company in Atlanta in 1892. The company has operated a franchised distribution system since 1889.The company largely produces syrup concentrate, which is then sold to various bottlers throughout the world who hold exclusive territories. The company owns its anchor bottler in North America, Coca-Cola Refreshments.

 

Sheet of Singapore that has 2 stamps and Coca-Cola sponsor label or Cinderella.

 

 

 

29 Jan - USA National Carnation Day

 

National Carnation Day is observed annually on January 29. The flowers are amazingly significant for almost any season or occasion. National Carnation Day was established in honor of William McKinley, the 25th U.S. President, who was assassinated in 1901 and always wore a red carnation on his lapel. The carnation was said to be his favorite flower, and he always wore one for good luck.

29 January - Indian Newspaper Day

 

Indian Newspaper Day is a day to commemorate the birth of newspapers in India. The motive of this day is to promote Indian Newspapers.

For ages, in Indian households, the first thing in the morning that the men do is read the newspaper. We can even say it has grown to be a part of the daily morning routine of people. A fun fact about newspapers is that it is the perfect excuse for the men to escape from any fights with their wives, household chores and so on. Today is the day to celebrate the piece of paper that tells us about the world and keeps us updated. Today is Indian Newspaper Day, which is celebrated every year on 29th January.