Learn more about the history of OrbitÂ® chewing gum and the introduction of each of the OrbitÂ® gum flavors and OrbitÂ® gum facts. 1  1944 The history of OrbitÂ® Gum dates back to World War II. In an effort to support the troops, Wrigley shipped all the production of Juicy FruitÂ®, Wrigley's SpearmintÂ® and DoublemintÂ® overseas to the Armed Forces.