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January 30, 1920
Japanese carmaker Mazda is founded, initially as a cork-producing company.
Mazda
Mazda Motor Corporation is a Japanese multinational automotive manufacturer headquartered in Fuchū, Hiroshima, Japan. The company was founded on January 30, 1920, as Toyo Cork Kogyo Co., Ltd., a cork-making factory, by Jujiro Matsuda. The company then acquired Abemaki Tree Cork Company. It changed its name to Toyo Kogyo Co., Ltd. in 1927 and started producing vehicles in 1931.
Stopper (plug)
A stopper, bung, or cork is a cylindrical or conical closure used to seal a container, such as a bottle, tube, or barrel.
January 30
January 30 is the 30th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 335 days remain until the end of the year.