13 December - Italo Marchiony received a patent for his invention of ice cream cone

 

Italo Marchiony, an Italian immigrant, is credited with an early version of the ice cream cone. He received a patent for his invention on December 13, 1903. Marchiony's design involved a mold to create a pastry cup with a flat bottom and pointed top, resembling the modern ice cream cone. His contribution to the development of the ice cream cone is significant, and he played a role in popularizing this convenient and edible vessel for serving ice cream.