First Recording of Human Voice

Date: April 9, 1860 • Location: Paris, France

Édouard-Léon Scott de Martinville was a French printer, bookseller and inventor.

This milestone marked a defining occurrence in France's and world history, leaving an indelible imprint on societal development, international relations, and cultural memory. Its enduring ramifications continue to be examined and commemorated by historians and scholars across the globe.