This Day, That Year – April 2

Walter Chrysler, the founder of the Chrysler Corporation, was born on this day in 1875.

Did you know that:

• Hans Christian Andersen was a Danish author born on this day in 1805, best known for his literary fairy tales
• H. L. Fizeau and Leon Foucault took the first photo of the Sun on this day in 1845
• Georges de Mestral’s patent for “velvet type fabric” expired, putting “Velcro” in the open market on this day in 1978