1859 ⟶ Cook's California Champagne production begins
Cook's California Champagne. Isaac Cook created the first A...
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🍬 First flavored paraffin chewing gum
First flavored paraffin chewing gum created by John Curtis.⟶
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United States🍾 Cook's California Champagne production begins
Cook's California Champagne. Isaac Cook created the first American champagne.⟶
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🍸 Creation of London Dry Gin
London Dry Gin, a dryer version than the typical Old Tom gin of the time, created by James Burrough in Chelsea, forefather of the Hayman family. Considered the origin of Hayman's of London distillery.⟶
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United Kingdom🍑 Del Monte Begins Selling Canned Peaches
Del Monte brand begins selling canned peaches. Although the company had been selling coffee under the Del Monte name (named for the Del Monte hotel in Monterey, California), the company began selling canned fruit in 1892, which is the founding date promoted by the company. The shield logo was adopted in 1909.⟶
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