Historical Events tagged with "buick"

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Economics & Industry

Founding of General Motors Corporation

September 16th, 1908 116 years ago

The General Motors Corporation was founded in Flint, Michigan, as a holding company for Buick, established by William C. Durant. Durant envisioned a new automotive company that would promote not only Buick but also other automobile brands, leading to significant growth in the automotive sector. Through his leadership, GM would eventually acquire several other manufacturers, becoming a dominant player in the industry.

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