Worldwide apple production reaches a staggering total of 83,139,326 metric tonnes
Newly discovered scientific facts made the apple breeding process considerably faster and more accurate.
Apple growers in the United States began using controlled atmosphere facilities that maintain the freshness of apples until they are brought to market.
Astronaut John Glenn becomes the first American to orbit the Earth; tubes of applesauce serve as part of his interstellar diet.
The British Pomological Association began testing new varieties of apples to determine suitability for English farmers.
John Eastman (a.k.a. Johnny Appleseed) travels throughout the Midwest in an effort to plant numerous apple trees and educate farmers on proper apple crop care
Colonists arrive at Jamestown with European apple seedlings and begin to plant and harvest apples.
