On this day in 1847, according to culinary legend, American sailor Hanson Gregory invented the ring-shaped doughnut. See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

On this day in 1847, according to culinary legend, American sailor Hanson Gregory invented the ring-shaped doughnut. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this day in 1847, according to culinary legend, American sailor Hanson Gregory invented the ring-shaped doughnut.&nbsp;See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="noopener noreferrer">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Hanson Gregory allegedly invents the modern doughnut - June 22nd, 1847

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Hanson Gregory allegedly invents the modern doughnut - June 22nd, 1847

Hanson Gregory allegedly invents the modern doughnut - June 22nd, 1847