This Day in Auto History: 2.8.1911 The American Motor Car Manufacturers Association (AMCMA) disbands in Chicago, IL as pending legal actions against the Selden patent appear to be heading toward an unsuccessful conclusion 2.8.1917 Glenn H. Curtiss unveils his Autolandplane, probably the world’s first roadable airplane, at the Pan-American Aeronautic Exposition in New York City 2.8.1937 Harry C. Wiess is elected President of the Humble Oil Company 2.8.1947 The 1947 Chevrolets are introduced 2.8.1964 Finlay Robertson Porter of Mercer and F.R.P. dies in Southampton, NY at age 92

Source: Automobile History Day By Day, by Douglas A. Wick