McDonald's Menu throughout the years By alexia severson Dec 12, 1948 McDonald's opens http://youtu.be/GxXDD_7lgYw Nov 7, 1961 French fry taste perfected Nov 7, 1963 Filet-O-Fish added to menu Nov 7, 1967 The Big Mac is introduced Nov 7, 1972 LARGE fries available Nov 7, 1973 The Quarter Pounder Nov 7, 1974 McDonald's Cookies Nov 7, 1975 Egg McMuffin breakfast item Nov 7, 1977 Toys in Happy Meals Nov 7, 1981 The McRib is introduced Nov 7, 1983 Chicken Nuggets Nov 7, 1985 McD.L.T Nov 7, 1987 McDonald's goes helathy with fresh salads Nov 7, 1991 McLean Deluxe introduced Nov 7, 1992 Baked apple pie Nov 7, 1996 The Arch Deluxe Nov 7, 1998 McFlurry Desert Nov 7, 1999 Fruit and Yogurt Parfait introduced Nov 7, 2000 McDonald's Shakers Nov 7, 2001 The Big n' Tasty Nov 7, 2002 The DOLLAR menu Nov 7, 2003 New line of specialty salads added