On This Date in Minnesota History: February 4

February 4, 1930 - Candy maker Frank C. Mars of Minnesota introduced the Snickers bar on this date. The candy bar was named after one of Mars’ favorite horses, Snickers.

Today Snickers are sold in more than 70 countries and annual global sales total more than $2 billion, making it the best-selling candy bar in the world.

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