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..."I predict future happiness for Americans if they can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people under the pretense of taking care of them." Thomas Jefferson — Click here for more from Thomas Jefferson Related posts: 23 April 1985 15 January 1889 Categories: History Tags: 1886, 8 May