8 May 1886 May 7, 2012 Author: Staff The Pharmacist John Styth Pemberton sells his first a carbonated beverage that was named “Coca-Cola”. Famous Words of Inspiration..."A man doesn't automatically get my respect. He has to get down in the dirt and beg for it." Jack Handey — Click here for more from Jack Handey Related posts: 23 April 1985 15 January 1889 Categories: History Tags: 1886, 8 May