In 1838 the newly developed Morse Code was demonstrated.
Interestingly enough, I've learned that not only was it actually invented by a guy named Alfred Vail, and it actually is technically considered a cipher and not a code (cipher meaning letter by letter)... but even that is up for debate apparently. So Morse Code or Vail Cipher. You decide, it was first shown off today in 1838 in New Jersey.
It's also the birthday of Canada's 20th prime minister, the inventor of the Shawnigan Handshake, one Jean Chretien.
I kinda liked the guy. As of today he's now 84.
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