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20 years after a deadly explosion at the AZF chemical plant in Toulouse, local representatives including mayor Jean-Luc Moudenc pay their respects at the site of the former chemical plant, which was completely destroyed. IMAGES
Honda associates today celebrated the 40th anniversary of the historic start of production at Honda of America Mfg., Inc. in Marysville, Ohio, in 1979, when the first 64 associates began producing the Elsinore CR 250 motorcycle, which began the rapid growth of Honda in America. After Honda became the first Japanese automaker to build products in the U.S., automobile production quickly followed on Nov. 1, 1982, at the adjacent Marysville Auto Plant in Ohio. Honda now has five U.S. auto plants and in 2018, nearly two-thirds of all Honda and Acura automobiles sold in the U.S. were made in America. With 12 major plants in the U.S., Honda also produces engines and transmissions, ATVs and side-by-side vehicles, a variety of power equipment products and the HondaJet in America.Moreover, Honda's initial $35 million investment in the Marysville Motorcycle Plant has grown to more than $11 billion in Ohio, and an investment of over $21 billion in Honda's U.S. operations. Honda now employs more than 25,000 associates at its 12 plants in America. Honda also has steadily increased its local purchasing of parts and materials with more than 600 original equipment suppliers in America and cumulative parts purchases of over $440 billion.
Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro celebrates the 20th anniversary of the rise to power of late leader Hugo Chavez during a rally in Caracas. IMAGES
Japan took a trip down memory lane as Bandai rereleased the '90s cult classic electronic toy Tamagotchi to mark 20 years since its original release in Tokyo on Thursday. The tiny keychain toy started off as virtual eggs that required players to hatch and nurture their very own little creature. The toy spawned its share of competitor knock-offs, like the Gigapet, before fading into the memories of those who grew up with them. Have you ever played with a Tamagotchi?
"As part of its ongoing commitment to engineer and manufacture the world's most attractive vehicles, Mercedes-Benz will set up electric vehicle production in the ...
The world's oldest automated teller machine, or ATM, was coated in gold to celebrate 50 years since its introduction in London on Tuesday. Red carpet and stanchions were also placed in front of the machine. Before the introduction of the first ATM on June 27, 1967, outside a Barclay's Bank depository in Enfield, north London, people were forced to wait in line at the bank to withdraw cash. The ATM was surely a major technological advancement at the time and greatly improved economic conditions.
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