7-11 celebrates 75 years by giving everyone a free Slurpee.
The single record “Dance the Slurp” is released and given away with each Slurpee purchase.
As part of an exclusive licensing deal, 7-Eleven begins selling Knedlick’s creation under the name “Slurpee”.
Omar Knedlick discovers the slushy treat —originally called the ICEE— on accident.
