1911

August 21, 1911, Leonardo da Vinci’s famous painting, the "Mona Lisa," was stolen from the Louvre in Paris. The theft generated widespread attention and the painting was recovered two years later, further cementing its status as one of the most famous artworks in history.

In 1911, the Computing-Tabulating-Recording Company (CTR) was formed through the merger of four companies. CTR would later be renamed International Business Machines (IBM) in 1924, becoming one of the most influential technology companies in the world.

In 1911, the Chevrolet Motor Company was founded by Swiss race car driver Louis Chevrolet and ousted General Motors founder William C. Durant. Chevrolet would go on to become one of America's most iconic automobile brands.