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History of the Big Mac

By 16eyoung
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    Big Mac Timeline

  • Big Mac made

    Big Mac made

    Big Mac invented by Jim Deligatti at his first McDonalds franchise in Pittsburgh.

  • Big Mac goes global

    After the Big Mac is introduced to the United States in 1967, the sandwich goes worldwide in 1968.

  • First TV ad.

    First ever Bic Mac TV ad was aired in 1969 and it was called "The ballad of the Big Mac".
  • Big Mac is merketed by their "special sauce".

    Big Mac is merketed by their "special sauce".

    popularized in 1974 for its secret and special sause found on the burger.
  • Competition ad campaign.

    Competition ad campaign.

    In the 1980's McDonalds started an ad campaign to see which item on the menu was more sought after, The McNuggets or Big Mac. After the promotion it was found that the Big Mac had won.
  • Heart Disease

    Heart Disease

    A court appealed in London England that it is true that Mcdonalds items may lead to Heart Disease.
  • The Mckinkley Mac.

    The Mckinkley Mac.

    The Mckinley Mac is a larger Big Mac only found in Alaska. A promotion for the 2006 FIFA world cup.
  • Opening of the Big Mac museum.

    Opening of the Big Mac museum.

    Opening of the Big Mac museum in North Huntington Pennsylvania to celebrate the Big Macs 4th anniversary.