January 5th is the day of the Creation of the First Printing Press
January 5th is the day of the Creation of the First Printing Press in Brazil and celebrates the introduction of printing in the country, a historic milestone in the dissemination of knowledge and culture. This date refers to the day in 1808 when the Royal Printer, the first printing press in Brazil, was created during the reign of Dom João VI.
The Royal Printer was founded by Dom João VI in 1808, shortly after the Portuguese court moved to Brazil due to the Napoleonic invasions. Before that, Brazil depended on the import of books and publications from Europe. The creation of the printing press was an important measure for the cultural and educational development of the country, allowing the printing of books, newspapers, decrees and other documents essential for the administration and the advancement of knowledge.
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