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en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Band-Aid
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June 1920 (June 1920)
Correction
Band-Aid was invented in 1920, but sources from Johnson & Johnson and Kenvue say it went on the market in 1921, not June 1920.
Full reasoning
The infobox labels Band-Aid as introduced in June 1920, but the company’s own historical materials place its market introduction in 1921.
- Johnson & Johnson’s history article says: “By early 1921, BAND-AID® Brand adhesive bandages were on the market.”
- Kenvue’s brand-history article likewise says “only $3,000 worth sold in 1921, their inaugural year.”
Those sources are consistent with the common distinction between invention in 1920 and commercial introduction in 1921. So the article’s “Introduced: June 1920” entry appears to conflate the invention date with the launch date.
2 sources
- 8 things you might not know about the most-trusted brand in the U.S.*
In fact, only $3,000 worth sold in 1921, their inaugural year.
- Meet the Innovative Brothers Who Founded Johnson & Johnson in 1886
By early 1921, BAND-AID® Brand adhesive bandages were on the market—and the rest is history.