6 April 1869 April 5, 2013 Author: Staff Celluloid is awarded a patent. Famous Words of Inspiration..."Exert your talents, and distinguish yourself, and don't think of retiring from the world, until the world will be sorry that you retire." Samuel Johnson — Click here for more from Samuel Johnson Related posts: 24 September 1869 7 December 1869 6 April 1974 3 April 1974 Categories: History Tags: 1869, 6 April