August 5, 1899 – Henry Ford starts his first car business: Detroit Automobile Company
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It took Henry Ford three tries to start a successful car business, this was his first attempt.
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August 5, 1899 – Henry Ford starts his first car biz, the Detroit Automobile Company
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