1758 Alexandre Balthazar Laurent Grimod de La Reynière was born (died Dec 25, 1837). French writer and gastronome. Notorious for his extravagant behavior, sharp wit and dark humor, he was one of the first food and restaurant critics.
1903 In Canada, the city of Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan was incorporated.
1913 The National Biscuit Co. (Nabisco) introduced 'Mallomars', chocolate covered marshmallow cookies.
1962 Hardee's restaurant chain registered the 'Hardee's' trademark.
1969 The pesticide DDT was banned for residential use as part of a total phase out of its use in the U.S.
2009 Kellogg's reports there will be a nationwide shortage of Eggo Frozen Waffles until the summer of 2010. Production has been interrupted at 2 of Eggo's four production plants due to repairs.