World Chocolate Day 2024: World Chocolate Day, celebrated annually on July 7th, pays homage to the introduction of chocolate to Europe in the 16th century. This global observance is a delightful celebration of chocolate in all its forms, from dark to milk, and from bars to truffles. Read this complete article to know about World Chocolate Day in detail.
Year | Event |
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1100 B.C. | Cacao seeds are utilized in Central America. |
1500 | Chocolate is introduced to Europe by Hernán Cortés. |
1641 | North America receives its first chocolate shipment. |
1847 | Joseph Fry and his son create the first mass-produced chocolate bar. |
1894 | Milton S. Hershey founds Hershey's Chocolate Factory in Pennsylvania. |
1971 | "Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory" premieres in the U.S. |
2009 | World Chocolate Day is established to celebrate chocolate globally. |