This Day, That Year – December 28

Stan Lee was an American comic book writer, editor, publisher, and producer born on this day in 1922.

Did you know that:

• M. Jolly-Bellin discovered dry-cleaning on this day in 1849 when he accidentally spilt a lamp containing turpentine and oil on his clothing
• William Finley Semple patented chewing gum on this day in 1869
• John Stevens applied for a patent for his flour rolling mill on this day in 1877