May 8th,1886: Coca-Cola is first sold to the public at Jacob's Pharmacy in Atlanta, Georgia.
On May 8th, 1886, Coca-Cola was first sold to the public at Jacob's Pharmacy in Atlanta, Georgia. The beverage was created by John Pemberton, a pharmacist from Atlanta, who developed the formula as a cure for headaches and as a tonic for the body. Initially, the drink was sold as a soda fountain drink for five cents a glass, and it quickly became popular among local residents. Today, Coca-Cola is one of the world's most widely recognized brands and is sold in more than 200 countries.