Historical Events
Historic Invention
Details of Louis Daguerre's 1st practical photographic process are released in Paris
Louis-Jacques Daguerre
Famous Birthdays
- Oskar Brefeld, German botanist and founder of modern mycology, born in Telgte, Germany (d. 1925)
1839 Highlights
About August 19, 1839
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 181 years, 11 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Leo
