September 13, 1898
Hannibal Goodwin patents celluloid photographic film.
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On September 13, in the year 1898:
Hannibal Goodwin patents celluloid photographic film.
Photographic film is a strip or sheet of transparent film base coated on one side with a gelatin emulsion containing microscopically small light-sensitive silver halide crystals, for the purpose of taking photographs.
Why September 13, 1898 matters:
Hannibal Goodwin patents celluloid photographic film.
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: September 13, 1898
The 19th century transformed daily life through industrial tools, transport, urban infrastructure, and expanding education.
The event on this day: Hannibal Goodwin patents celluloid photographic film.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Photographic_film (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
Sources: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
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