Source:Rubiks.co
1944
Ernő Rubik is born in Budapest, Hungary.
Rubik creates the first working prototype of the cube.
1974
1975
Rubik patents the 'Magic Cube'
The first 'Magic Cube' is sold in a Budapest toyshop.
1977
1979
Tom Kremer negotiates and signs the distribution license.
The 'Magic Cube' is renamed The 'Rubik's Cube'.
1980
1981
'You Can Do The Cube' by Patrick Bossert, sells 1.5m copies.
1982
The first annual International Rubik's Championships are held
1990
Ernő Rubik becomes President of the Hungarian Engineering Academy
Diamond Cutters Int. creates the 'Masterpiece Cube'
1995
2005
The Cube Celebrates its 25th Anniversary in a special edition pack
Ernő Rubik awards the prizes at World Championships in Budapest.
2007
2013
A new cube is born! All new faster action mechanism and durable tough tiles.
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