Back on this day in 1974: The UPC barcode was introduced in stores

Arizona's Morning News

Back on this day in 1974: The UPC barcode was introduced in stores

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Published on Jun 26, 2025, 8:18:47 AM
Total time: 00:00:59

Episode Description

Back on this day in 1974, a pack of chewing gum became the first item to be scanned by a UPC barcode.

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