The first official World Braille Day was celebrated, on Louis Braille's birthday. This day is celebrated every year to raise awareness of the importance of Braille as a means of communication for blind and partially sighted people.

Louis Braille died in Paris, France at the age of 43 due to a long-term respiratory illness, likely tuberculosis. This date marks the end of his life, but his legacy continued to grow through the adoption and expansion of his Braille system.

Louis Braille was born in Coupvray, France. This is a foundational date, marking the beginning of the life of the inventor of the Braille system, which revolutionized reading and writing for the visually impaired.