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Renaming to Pepsi-Cola
- When
- 1898-08-28
- Where
- New Bern, North Carolina
Caleb Bradham renamed his soft drink Pepsi-Cola in New Bern, North Carolina, on August 28, 1898.
The drink, originally known as Brad's Drink, was renamed Pepsi-Cola. Bradham intended to market it for digestive benefits, combining dyspepsia and cola. The renaming occurred in New Bern, North Carolina, where Bradham's drug store was located in downtown New Bern.
Sources
- Caleb Bradham Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-28
- Pepsi Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-08
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