This Day in Automotive History August 5, 1899 – Henry Ford starts his first car biz, the Detroit Automobile Company August 4, 1928 – DeSoto is founded August 3, 1900 – Firestone Tire & Rubber is founded August 2, 1987 – Michael Andretti sets average speed record for an Indy race August 1, 2007 – I-35 bridge collapses during rush hour July 31, 1971 – The first drive on the moon July 30, 1898 – The first printed automobile advertisement July 29, 1909 – General Motors buys Cadillac
