Esso became Exxon in 1971.
Exxon used to be called Esso.
ESSO.
A 1965 ad for Esso, which later became Exxon, which later became Exxon Mobil.
Esso was created in 1926... See history of exxon mobil at their website.
Oh, dude, like, Essso changed its name to Exxon in 1972 because of trademark issues. I mean, imagine having to change your name just because someone else had a similar one. Talk about identity crisis, am I right? Anyway, Exxon sounded cool, so they went with it.
Back when it was created by Rockefeller, it was called Standard Oil. I remember it as Esso.
Exxon, although they were Esso at the time.
ESSO. (Standard Oil, S. O. ESSO). Known today as Exxon. Not to be confused with Tony the Tiger, who was selling Kellogg's Frosted Flakes.
Exxon is an oil company it replaced the name esso in the USA amongst others
Esso which later became Exxon. The "Tiger in your tank" campaign was in the late 1960's.
Esso, which later became Exxon.