This Day, That Year – September 5

The first colour video recording on magnetic tape was presented in North Carolina on this day in 1958.

Did you know that:

• Montplaisir Ceramic factory opened in Belgium on this day in 1786
• Freddie Mercury was a British singer, songwriter, record producer, and lead vocalist of the rock band Queen born on this day in 1946
• Teacher’s Day has been celebrated in India on this day since 1962 actress born on this day in 1981