6 April 1869 Posted on April 5, 2013 by Staff Celluloid is awarded a patent. Famous Words of Inspiration..."A good book is the best of friends, the same to-day and for ever." Martin Farquhar Tupper — Click here for more from Martin Farquhar Tupper Related posts: 24 September 1869 7 December 1869 6 April 1974 3 April 1974