On November 7th, 1891, American inventor Whitcomb Judson invented the zipper (also known as clasp locker)
On November 7th, 1891, American inventor Whitcomb Judson invented the zipper (also known as clasp locker). Prior to this invention, people would fasten their shoes either with ordinary buttons, or with threads. People learnt about this invention in 1893, yet did not consider it as such.
