Historical Events in July 1829

  • Jul 4 Cornerstone laid for 2nd US mint at Chestnut and Juniper St, Philadelphia, the "Grecian Temple"
  • Jul 4 The first London bus "omnibus", operated by George Shillibeer, begins service between Marylebone Road and Bank Junction

Historic Invention1st U.S. Typographer

Jul 23 William Austin Burt patents America's first "typographer" (typewriter)
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U.S. patent letter signed by President Andrew Jackson
U.S. patent letter signed by President Andrew Jackson