Bubble gum By Hellomynameis____:D Sep 25, 1869 In 1869, Thomas Adams began experimenting with chicle (resin from sapodilla trees) Sep 25, 1906 Thomas tried to invent gum with chicle, but it was SO sticky that it popped into your skin! Sep 25, 1928 Later on in 1928, Walt Diemer accidently invented the first successful gum called: Double-Bubble!