Maybe you weren't around in 1951, and then again - maybe you were! The group that would come to be known in 1986 as the Automotive Service Association (ASA) was founded in 1951, and this year is our 50th anniversary! Throughout the next 11 months AutoInc. will highlight ASA history, as well as world history, as we take a look back at the events that have shaped our world and our association in the past 50 years.

Did you know...that in 1951 super glue was invented? Who knew that during the same year an association was founded to provide cohesion during the growth of the automotive service industry?

Did you know...that in 1951 power steering was created, and in 1953, radial tires were introduced? These two automotive components found their way into ASA shops and have now been there for half a century!

These neat and interesting facts are just some of the things we'll be sharing with you throughout the next year. The May 2001 issue of AutoInc. will feature our technology section as well as 50th anniversary highlights. It is an issue you will definitely not want to miss. Be sure each month to read this column to learn about the history of ASA, and about world events and inventions that would come to change our lives! After all, who could live without super glue?

History Quiz:

What U.S. General retired in 1951 after 52 years of service? (Hint: He is famous for the quote, "Old soldiers never die, they just fade away.")

See the February 2001 issue of AutoInc. for the answer!

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