National Oreo Cookie Day Timeline

2012

Oreo cookies turn 100!

The limited edition, and now permanent flavor, Birthday Cake cookie was released to celebrate the centennial milestone.

1998

Oreo cookies were first introduced as kosher.

This means even more cookie lovers--those with food restrictions--could enjoy this classic cookie snack!

1920

Lemon meringue gets the boot.

With the original cream flavor being far more popular, the lemon meringue flavor was discontinued by Nabisco.

1912

Oreos Hit the Market

The Oreo cookie was first sold to a grocer in Hoboken, New Jersey. When released, Oreo cookies were released in two flavors, the original cream and lemon meringue.