1975 - YORK peppermint patties begin national distribution. 1978 - Peter Paul merges with Cadbury Schweppes. 1988 - Hershey Foods acquires Cadbury Schweppes' U.S. confectionery operations.

(WHTM) — Sunday, Feb. 11 is not only Super Bowl Sunday, but it is National Peppermint Patty Day, and why not celebrate it by talking about one of the most famous peppermint patties: York Pepp… ...