This Day, That Year – December 4

Britain’s Observer, the oldest Sunday newspaper in the world, was first published on this day in 1791.

Did you know that:

• Peter Gaillard of Lancaster patented a horse-drawn mower on this day in 1812
• Manila paper, made from sails, canvas and rope, was patented on this day in 1843
• A patent was granted to Thomas Nielson for a key ring pocket pen on this day in 1990