History: January 9 (#2)

History: January 9 (#2)
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January 9, 1839 The French Academy of Sciences announces the Daguerreotype photography process.

Commentary

Commentary

On January 9, in the year 1839: The French Academy of Sciences announces the Daguerreotype photography process. Photography is the art, application, and practice of creating images by r ecording light, either electronically by means of an image sensor, or chemically by means of a light-sensitive material such as photographic film. Why January 9, 1839 matters: The French Academy of Sciences announces the Daguerreotype photography process. What began on this day left a lasting mark on history. The effects were felt immediately and continued to shape events, ideas, and lives long afterwards. Historical context: January 9, 1839 The 19th century transformed daily life through industrial tools, transport, urban infrastructure, and expanding education. The event on this day: The French Academy of Sciences announces the Daguerreotype photography process. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Photography (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)