1860

First recorded use of word "yo-yo" in a dictionary of Filipino words.

1861

Cartoon of two quiz-playing boys published in Punch.

1866

United States Patent for "improved bandalore" awarded to Haven and Hettrick.

1891

Boy's Modern Playmate, a British magazine, makes reference to bandalores being called quizzes in 1800.

1904

Souvenir iron bandalore sold at St. Louis World's Fair.

1916

Scientific American magazine publishes "Filipino Toys" article that describes and names the yo-yo.

1923

Pedro Flores makes a yo-yo in the U.S. in the tradition of his Filipino forefathers.

1928

Pedro Flores opens his first yo-yo factory in Santa Barbara, California. First yo-yo craze begins, fueled by Flores contest promotions. Donald F. Duncan sees his first yo-yo.