Rich Honiball
Today in Brand History: Monopoly
On February 6, 1935, the first edition of the Monopoly board game was sold by Parker Brothers, a board game company based in Salem,...
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A Sweet Blog...
From time to time, I write. Or I take pictures. I have started recording videos, more to push myself because I am uncomfortable in front of any camera. The views I express are random, subject to change, and though influenced by my experiences and environment, they are completely mine!
I hope you enjoy. Perhaps glean something useful. And as always, I do appreciate feedback. No, seriously, I really do! Most days...
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Rich Honiball
- Jan 24
- 2 min
Today in Brand History: Eskimo Pies
On January 24, 1922, Danish immigrant Christian Kent Nelson, a schoolteacher and candy store owner was issued a patent for his invention,...
Rich Honiball
- Jan 10
- 3 min
Today in Brand History: Standard Oil
Standard Oil was founded on January 10th, 1870, by John D. Rockefeller in Cleveland, Ohio. It quickly became one of the largest and most...
Rich Honiball
- Jan 2
- 2 min
Today in Brand History: Carrier
On January 2nd, 1906, Willis Carrier received a US patent for the world’s first air conditioner, the first modern air-conditioning...
Rich Honiball
- Jan 1
- 3 min
Today in Brand History: Hewlett-Packard
Hewlett-Packard, now known as HP, was founded on January 1st, 1939 by Bill Hewlett and Dave Packard. The two young entrepreneurs began...
Rich Honiball
- Dec 31, 2022
- 3 min
Today in Brand History: The Bank of North America
The Bank of North America was the first United States bank to open its doors, founded on December 31st, 1781, just a few years after the...
Rich Honiball
- Dec 16, 2022
- 3 min
Today in Brand History: Christian Dior
On December 16, 1946, the House of Dior was established at 30 Avenue Montaigne in Paris, France by fashion designer Christian Dior and...
Rich Honiball
- Nov 25, 2022
- 4 min
Today in Brand History: Black Friday
Or should I say retail history? A brand is “a product, a service, or a concept that is easily distinguished from other products,...
Rich Honiball
- Nov 15, 2022
- 3 min
Today in Brand History: Gillette
In 1904, King C Gillette patented the Gillette razor blade. His innovation was a thin and disposable blade made of stamped steel. ...
Rich Honiball
- Nov 14, 2022
- 3 min
Today in Brand History: Borden's and Eagle Foods
In 1856, American Gail Borden, a land surveyor, newspaper publisher, and inventor, was issued a patent for technology related to his...
Rich Honiball
- Oct 29, 2022
- 3 min
Today in Brand History: The Ballpoint Pen
In 1945, the first ballpoint pen was sold, manufactured by Reynolds International Pen Company in the US, was first sold. Debuting at...
Rich Honiball
- Oct 22, 2022
- 3 min
Today in Brand History: The Metropolitan Opera House
In 1883, New York's original Metropolitan Opera House has its grand opening with a performance of Charles Gounod's opera "Faust.” The...
Rich Honiball
- Oct 17, 2022
- 2 min
Today in #Brand History: The Modern Hotel
In 1829, the Tremont Hotel, considered to be the first modern hotel in the US, opened in Boston. The Tremont Hotel (sometimes referred to...
Rich Honiball
- Oct 14, 2022
- 2 min
Today in Brand History: Kodak
In 1884, George Eastman patents paper-strip photographic film. It was the first film in roll form to prove practicable, an innovation...
Rich Honiball
- Oct 13, 2022
- 4 min
Today in Brand History: The US Navy
In 1775, the first US Navy formed when the Continental Congress ordered the construction of a naval fleet. An advisory committee made up...
Rich Honiball
- Oct 10, 2022
- 3 min
Today in Brand History: The United States Naval Academy
(Photo credit: The Library of Congress) In 1845, the Naval School was established at the former Fort Severn in Annapolis, MD. What would...
Rich Honiball
- Oct 9, 2022
- 2 min
Today in Brand History: Singer Sewing Machines
In 1855, American inventor and businessman Isaac Singer patented the sewing machine motor. The Singer company began to market its...
Rich Honiball
- Oct 5, 2022
- 2 min
Today in Brand History: James Bond
(photo credit: www.movies.fandom.com) In 1962, "Dr. No", the first James Bond film based on the novel by Ian Fleming and starring Sean...
Rich Honiball
- Oct 4, 2022
- 2 min
Today in Brand History: The Orient Express
(photo credit: trainconsultant.com) In 1883, The Orient Express departed on its first official journey from Paris to Istanbul. A luxury...
Rich Honiball
- Oct 2, 2022
- 2 min
Today in Brand History: The Washington Commanders
In 1932, the Washington Commanders (originally as Boston Braves) played the franchise's debut NFL game, losing 14-0 to Brooklyn Dodgers...
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