On July 10th 1851 Louis Daguerre died, and on July 12th 1854 George Eastman was born...

Happy 154th birthday George! The world wouldn't have been the same with you!

...and on July 12th 1854 George Eastman was born...

So was I (in different year though) :)

Happy Birthday, Ian... in great company it would seem!! :)

Thanks Suzanne :)

For our American cousins, on this day in 1777 the U.S. Congress adopted the Stars And Stripes.

Whilst Gentleman Johnny was following the rebs down Lake Champlain in pursuit of destiny.

Whilst Gentleman Johnny was following the rebs down Lake Champlain in pursuit of destiny.

I don't recall that.

Sir John Burgoyne. Crown Point. Ticonderoga. Mt. Defiance. Saratoga. Bemis Heights. Howe stayed in Philly. Arnold charged drunk into withering fire after being releived by Gates to lead the charge. Three days later the surrender of the British northern army. That?

On July 10th 1851 Louis Daguerre died.

Louis-Jacques-Mandé Daguerre (November 18, 1787 – July 10, 1851)


November 1951, I was born and I'm enjoying the benefits of Louis Daguerre and all of the others who dreamed of a better way to catch life.

Sir John Burgoyne. Crown Point. Ticonderoga. Mt. Defiance. Saratoga. Bemis Heights. Howe stayed in Philly. Arnold charged drunk into withering fire after being releived by Gates to lead the charge. Three days later the surrender of the British northern army. That?

Oh that Sir John!