National Bacon Day Timeline

1980

Pig Impact

Hardees is one of the first fast-food companies to add bacon to their sandwich.

1883

Pig Industry

Oscar Mayer is established in the United States.

1770s

Pig Business

John Harris sets up the first large-scale bacon curing business.

1539

American Pigs

Hernando de Soto brought 13 pigs to Tampa Bay.

1490

Pigs on the Island

Christopher Columbus brings 8 pigs to Cuba at the insistence of Queen Isabella.