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In 1760, Lorrilard, the oldest american tobacco company establishes
factory in New York city.
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In 1770, the first tobacco shop is established in Lancaster, PA.
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In 1776, the Revolutionary War, also known as the Tobacco War commences.
Americans use tobacco to build credits with which to finance the war.
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In 1794, in America, the first excise tax is imposed. It equals 60% of
the price of the tobacoo(snuff only).
1800's
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French prostitutes are the first women seen smoking in public in France.
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In 1805-1807, Nicotine, the chemical compound is first isolated.
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In 1820, first american women observed smoking in public in Santa Fe.
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In 1826, England is importing only 26 lbs of cigars per year. By 1830,
England is importing 250,000 lbs per year.
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In 1828, first complete pharmacological treatise completed on nicotine.
It was concluded to be dangerous.
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In 1843, the correct molecular formula for nicotine established.
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In 1847, Philip Morris is open for business in England. They sell hand
rolled Turkish cigarettes.
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In 1852, matches are introduced making smoking a lot easier.
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In 1854, Philip Morris begins making its own cigarettes in London, on
Bond Street.
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In 1860, manufactured cigarettes make their debut.
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In 1862, first federal tax on cigarettes. Thought to be imposed to help
pay for civil war.
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In 1864, first federal excise tax on cigarettes.
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In 1873, Philip Morris dies.
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In 1875, $75,000 offered for first practical cigarette rolling machine.
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In the 1880's, Benson and Hedges opens tobacco shop in London.
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In 1881, Philip Morris sells stock to the public.
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In 1890, USA per capita consumption of chewing tobacco peaked at 3 lbs.
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In 1892, book matches are invented but fail to catch on(but not on fire).
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In 1893, nicotine is first synthesized.
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