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What Happened on May 17, 1861

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First Color Photograph

The first color photograph, of a tartan ribbon is shown by Scottish scientist James Clerk Maxwell to the Royal Institution in London

The first durable color photograph, a tartan ribbon was taken by Thomas Sutton using James Clerk Maxwell's three-color method
1861 Highlights

About May 17, 1861

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 163 years, 2 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Taurus



What Happened in 1861

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