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What Happened on June 23, 1868

How the Qwerty Keyboard was Born

Historical Events

Sholes and Glidden Typewriter

Christopher Latham Sholes patents the Sholes and Glidden typewriter, the first commercially successful of its kind

1868 Highlights

About June 23, 1868

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 156 years and 19 days
Leap Year: Yes

Star Sign: Cancer