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Jun 15, 2008 - Drive Long And Prosper

While I'm sure many of you are celebrating Father's Day today, and I'm certain a large portion of you recalling that today is the 793rd anniversary of the signing of the Magna Carta, one of the key moments in automotive history also took place today.

This was the day in 1844 that Charles Goodyear got the patent on the vulcanization process.

Vulcanization makes rubber harder, much more durable and also more resistant to chemical attack, which is a handy thing for things like the tires on your car. Wouldn't it be fun if we had to change tires every couple of weeks as they failed.?

So while you're celebrating the most significant early influence on the extensive historical process that led to the rule of constitutional law, be sure to give proper due to the man who had a lot to do with keeping you on the road!

5:04 am | Categories: automotive heritage, tires Permalink | Alert Administrator

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