In 1904, a crowded fair helped turn the ice cream cone into a national sensation
TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Jun 08, 2026, 18:02 (IST)
The ice cream cone's origin is often attributed to a mishap at the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair, where a waffle seller reportedly rolled a waffle into a cone for an ice cream vendor. While historians debate the exact story, the fair undeniably propelled the ice cream cone into national popularity, offering a convenient, edible dish.