From Scientific American Magazine, 1898

The Winton automobile

The Winton Motor Carriage Company was one of the first American companies to
sell a motor car. On March 24, 1898, 70 year old Robert Allison of Port Carbon, Pennsylvania became the first person to buy a Winton after seeing the first ad for
a automobile in Scientific American magazine. The company later bought the car
back and donated it to the Smithsonian Museum in 1929.

   Harry Houdini (Erik Weisz) (March 24, 1874 – October 31, 1926)

Houdini performing his "Chinese Water Torture Cell" trick  

Portland appearance in 1915

1957

Believed to be the first coupon ever, this ticket for a free glass of Coca-Cola was first distributed in 1888 to help promote the drink. By 1913, the company had redeemed 8.5 million tickets.

1894