When did bar codes first start being used and what was the first product to use one?

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First used in 1966. First product to use one was Wrigley's gum. http://www.planet7systems.com/Main/Bar_Code_Trivia/bar_code_trivia.html Nov 16 01, 1:19 PM

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The first bar code was introduced at Marsh Supermarket in Troy Ohio. The first item scanned at the checkout was Wrigley's chewing gum at 8:01am on 26th June 1974. Fri Nov 16 07:37:19 CST 2001 I have checked out my source and the web and have found a site that will sort out the discrepancy. It looks like we are both right? http://retrofuture.web.aol.com/barcode.html Fri Nov 16 07:43:32 CST 2001 (Reposted as one entry - McG) See Questions #4395, #13901, #39739, and #62737 for related questions. (Note by Zbeck) Apr 11 03, 11:09 AM

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