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On This Day: August 19

2 verified moments happened on August 19. Here they are in the order they actually happened — the same kind of puzzle you solve in Whensly every day.

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  1. 1839📷 François Arago reveals Daguerre's photographic process to the French Academy, giving the daguerreotype to the world.History · Source: Library of Congress, 'The Daguerreotype Medium' (Aug 19 1839)
  2. 1909 The Indianapolis Motor Speedway hosts its first auto raceSports · Source: HISTORY 'First race is held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, August 19, 1909' (Louis Schwitzer wins)

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