Never known for adapting real fast
U.S. Steel redefined the word “vast”
And at time of formation
‘Twas The Corporation
Though that day has now long since passed

Event: U.S. Steel, the world’s first billion-dollar corporation, is incorporated
Year: 1901
Learn more: U.S. Steel

Gettin’ civilized’s never much fun
Not compared to a river raft run
Huck ‘n’ Jim out did slip
To the mighty Miss’ssip
Quite the tale their adventures have spun

Event: Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is first published in the United States (after previously having been published in Canada and the United Kingdom)
Year: 1885
Learn more: Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

VE II had the city obtained
But the tough Roman Question remained
‘Til they carved out a home
Near the center of Rome
And a Vatican City ordained

Event: The Kingdom of Italy and the Holy See sign the Lateran Treaty, establishing Vatican City as an independent city-state
Year: 1929
Learn more: Lateran Treaty
Roman Question

“Just a fad”? We can no more pretend
Now it’s redefined “like,” “poke,” and “friend”
From an Ivy League club
To the Net’s social hub
Past a billion, where will it hence wend?

Event: Facebook is founded
Year: 2004
Learn more: Facebook
The Social Network