Famous Inventors Born in July!

George Eastman

Eastman was an American inventor who invented the Kodak camera and rolled photographic film.

Date of Birth: July 12, 1854

Invention of Roll Film:

• Developed and patented roll film, which replaced the bulky glass plates used in early photography. This innovation made photography more accessible and practical for the general public.

Kodak Camera (1888):

• Introduced the first Kodak camera, which came pre-loaded with enough film for 100 exposures. The slogan “You press the button, we do the rest” emphasized its ease of use, revolutionizing amateur photography.

Kodachrome Film (1935):

• Introduced Kodachrome, one of the first successful color films, which became widely used for both professional and amateur color photography.

Ernő Rubik

Date of Birth: July 13, 1944

Rubik is a Hungarian inventor, widely known for creating the Rubik’s Cube (1974), Rubik’s Magic, Rubik’s Magic: Master Edition, and Rubik’s Snake.

Rubik’s Cube, 1974

• Description: Originally called the “Magic Cube,” the Rubik’s Cube is a 3D combination puzzle with six faces, each consisting of nine squares of different colors. The objective is to twist and turn the cube to get each face to be a single color.
• Impact: The Rubik’s Cube became a global phenomenon, leading to international competitions and a dedicated community of speedcubers. It has sold hundreds of millions of units worldwide.