360What happened in 1908?
6 moments from 1908 on 360n60, each told in 60 words or fewer.
- History · 1 October 1908
Ford launches the Model T, the car for the many
On 1 October 1908, the Ford Motor Company in Detroit began selling the Model T, a simple, tough car priced at $850. In 1913, Henry Ford introduced the moving assembly line, which cut production time and prices sharply. More than 15 million Model Ts were built by 1927, putting much of America on wheels.
- On this day · 30 June 1908
A huge explosion flattens a Siberian forest
On 30 June 1908, a huge explosion over the Tunguska region of Siberia flattened about 80 million trees across more than 2,000 square kilometres. Scientists think a space rock exploded in the air. The date is now marked as Asteroid Day, to raise awareness of the need to watch the skies.
- On this day · 1 October 1908
The Ford Model T goes on sale
On 1 October 1908, the Ford Motor Company began selling the Model T, a simple, tough car priced at $850. With the moving assembly line from 1913, prices fell and more than 15 million were made by 1927, putting much of America on wheels.
- 1 October 1908 · from Ford launches the Model T, the car for the many
The Model T goes on sale
- 1908 · from The Wright brothers make the first powered flight
Public demonstrations in France and the US
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Ford Model T launched