July 3, 1886
The New-York Tribune becomes the first newspaper to use a linotype machine, eliminating typesetting by hand.
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On July 3, in the year 1886:
The New-York Tribune becomes the first newspaper to use a linotype machine, eliminating typesetting by hand.
The Linotype machine is a "line casting" machine used in printing which is manufactured and sold by the former Mergenthaler Linotype Company and related companies.
Why July 3, 1886 matters:
The New-York Tribune becomes the first newspaper to use a linotype machine, eliminating typesetting by hand.
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: July 3, 1886
The 19th century transformed daily life through industrial tools, transport, urban infrastructure, and expanding education.
The event on this day: The New-York Tribune becomes the first newspaper to use a linotype machine, eliminating typesetting by hand.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linotype_machine (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
Sources: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
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