- 1923 — Carroll Shelby is born
- 1937 — Striking workers in Flint, Michigan assault police in "the Battle of Bulls Run"
- 1930 — General Motors builds its 25 millionth car
- 1955 — Autobianchi is founded by Bianchi, Fiat and Pirelli
- 1980 — Production of the Saab 96 ends after 20 years
- 1989 — Lexus, Infiniti, and the Dodge Viper debut at the North American International Auto Show
