Moses Coates patented an Apple Paring machine on this day in 1803.

Did you know that:

• James Davenport received the first textile machinery patent on this day in 1794
• A firearm was patented by Horace Smith and Daniel Wesson on this day in 1854
• The original “Dracula” film starring Bela Lugosi as the titular vampire, was released on this day in 1931