| c.1931 |
At Bradford Country Club, George G. Blaisdell muses as a friend fumbles with an Austrian Lighter |
| 1932 |
The word "Zippo" is created by Mr. Blaisdell |
| 1933 |
The original Zippo Lighter is created |
| c.1934 |
Highly collectible Kendall Zippos are produced |
| 1936 |
Patent Number 2032695 is granted on March 3 |
| 1943 1945 |
Zippo dedicates all manufacturing efforts to the US Military |
| 1947 |
The Zippo-Car is created |
| c.1955 |
The first date codes are stamped on the bottom of every ZippoLighter |
| 1956 |
The slim model is introduced |
| 1978 |
Mr. Blaisdell passes away |
| 1997 |
The Zippo/Case Visitors Center opens |
| 2006 |
Zippo manufactures its 425 millionth lighter |
