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SirAlec · 12th August 2008, 23:58

August 13th 1898
After a visit to the Winton plant with his brother William, James W. Packard purchased a Winton automobile #12. However, the car turned out to be a poor purchase. Dissatisfaction with it would prompt Packard to build his own car and establish the Packard Motor Car Company. Packard Motor Car Company would later be acquired by Studebaker, and lagging sales eventually led to the discontinuation of the Packard in 1958.

August 13, 1907
The first taxicab took to the streets of New York City on this day, marking the beginning of the love-hate relationship between New Yorkers and their cabbies. Motorized taxicabs had actually begun appearing on the streets of Europe in the late 1890s, and their development closely mirrors that of the automobile. The taxi is named after the taximeter, a device that automatically records the distance traveled or time consumed and used to calculate the fare. The term cab originated from the cabriolet, a one-horse carriage let out for hire.

August 13, 1955
Racer Hideo Fukuyama was born on this day in Owase, Japan. A NASCAR racer, he has contributed to the growing popularity of racing in Japan.

Hideo Fukuyama
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Source:
The History Channel
Wikipedia

12th August 2008, 23:58	#129 (permalink)
SirAlec Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Queen of the Hills Posts: 1,723	13th August *August 13th 1898* After a visit to the Winton plant with his brother William, James W. Packard purchased a Winton automobile #12. However, the car turned out to be a poor purchase. Dissatisfaction with it would prompt Packard to build his own car and establish the Packard Motor Car Company. Packard Motor Car Company would later be acquired by Studebaker, and lagging sales eventually led to the discontinuation of the Packard in 1958. *August 13, 1907* The first taxicab took to the streets of New York City on this day, marking the beginning of the love-hate relationship between New Yorkers and their cabbies. Motorized taxicabs had actually begun appearing on the streets of Europe in the late 1890s, and their development closely mirrors that of the automobile. The taxi is named after the taximeter, a device that automatically records the distance traveled or time consumed and used to calculate the fare. The term cab originated from the cabriolet, a one-horse carriage let out for hire. *August 13, 1955* Racer Hideo Fukuyama was born on this day in Owase, Japan. A NASCAR racer, he has contributed to the growing popularity of racing in Japan. Hideo Fukuyama Source: The History Channel Wikipedia __________________ Still! Living Life a quarter mile at a time.....post being Dad.