June 16, 1903: Henry Ford and 11 investors sign articles of incorporation for Ford Motor Company in Michigan.
Oct. 1, 1908: Ford introduces the Model T, which became one of the most popular cars in the world. Production officially ended in May 1927 after total world production of 15,458,781.
Oct. 7, 1913: The Highland Park plant in Michigan begins operations as the first moving automobile assembly line in the world.
Jan. 5, 1914: Ford begins offering $5 per day for eight-hour work days and 15,000 job seekers clamor for 3,000 jobs at the Model T Plant in Highland Park. The previous pay rate was $2.34 per day for nine hours.