
June 22, 1874: The First Practical Typewriter
On this day in 1874, the Sholes & Glidden Type Writer, the first commercially successful typewriter, was introduced. This invention revolutionized business record keeping and bookkeeping, laying the groundwork for modern accounting practices by enabling faster, more accurate documentation.
This technological leap forward would eventually evolve into the digital accounting solutions we use today, transforming how businesses manage their finances.