Sears, Roebuck and Co. created Allstate Insurance Company in 1931 and placed Allstate Insurance representatives in its retail stores in 1934. Over the decades Sears established major national brands, such as Kenmore, Craftsman, DieHard, Silvertone, Supertone, and Toughskins. The company became a conglomerate during the mid-20th century, adding Dean Witter financial services and Coldwell Banker real estate in 1981. They also started the online service Prodigy as a joint venture with IBM in 1984, and introduced the Discover credit card in 1985.
Fact of the Day
J.P. Morgan once offered $100,000 to anyone who could figure out why his face was so red. No one solved the mystery.
Today in History
March 2, 1962
Wilt Chamberlain of the Philadelphia Warriors scored 100 points in a game against the New York Knicks, an NBA record that still stands.
Today's Birthdays of Famous People
March 2
Joe Lance
1977 - Chris Martin
1962 - Jon Bon Jovi
(1904-1991) Dr Seuss
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