Valentin Hauy of Paris, France, created the Braille reading system in 1793 Continue reading
Tag: Paris
Paris Ballet Performed Without Interruption
Le Triomphe de l'amour (The Triumph of Love), composed by Jean-Baptiste Lully Continue reading
First Professional Female Ballerina
Mlle. Lafontaine was the first professional ballerina to appear in Jean-Baptiste Lully's Le Triomphe de l'amour (The Triumph of Love) at the Paris Opera in 1681. Continue reading
Paris Restaurants Offered Forks
Tour d' Argent restaurant in Paris, France offered clientele forks in the 17th century. Continue reading
French Publication Recommends Condom Usage
The publication L'Escole des Filles, from Paris, France recommended condom usage Continue reading
Can-Can Dance Performed in Paris
The first Can-Can dance was performed by dancer, Elise Sargent at the Jardin Mabille Continue reading
Origins of Polka Dance
The Polka folk dance originated in Bohemia, Czech Republic in 1830. Continue reading
First Automobile Club Founded
The Automobile Club de France was founded in Paris in 1895. Continue reading
Blaise Pascal
Blaise Pascal (/pæˈskæl, pɑːˈskɑːl/; French: [blɛz paskal]; 19 June 1623 – 19 August 1662) was a French mathematician, physicist, inventor, writer and Catholic theologian. Continue reading
Horse-Drawn Omnibus Service in France
Horse-drawn omnibus service was offered in Paris, France at the encouragement of Blaise Pascal in 1662. Continue reading