Coca Cola Have you ever wondered about the history of Coke ? Well listen to my T.C to learn more about this great product. First thing, is that the man who started Coke was named John Pemberton. Coke started because Pemberton wanted to make beverages. Pemberton died two years after he invented Coke in 1888 and after he died Griggs took over and made Coke famous and became the owner of the company in 1891. second thing, is that Coke began in 1886 in Atlanta, but before he tried to invent other things in the United States. The first serving of Coke was sold for only 5 cents. There are a lot of varieties! some of the flavors are diet, zero, vanilla, lime, cherry, and orange. The third thing is, In 1886 it was open to the public