8th July in history

Wall Street Journal began publishing on this day in 1889.

Did you know that:

• Theodore R. Timby was granted a patent for discharging guns in a revolving turret using electricity on this day in 1862
• Anna Nichols became the first female patent examiner on this day in 1873
• Alfred Carlton Gilbert’s patent for the Erector Set was issued on this day in 1913, and later became one of the most popular toys of all time
• Jaden Smith is an American actor, rapper, singer, and songwriter born on this day in 1998

// Compiled by Zoya Siddiqui