1963

TaB, Coca-Cola’s first diet soft drink is introduced to the world.

1962

Viking Coca-Cola purchased Coca-Cola Bottling of St. Cloud and our name, Viking Coca-Cola Bottling Company, was adopted.

1952

Viking Coca-cola founded by Howard Hamilton (in Brainerd, MN).

1935

The first standardized coin-operated vending machines for Coca-Cola are used.

1886

Coca-Cola sold its first bottles of soft drink.