Thomas Edison

Born February 11, in Milan, Ohio.

1847

Childhood

1859

Thomas sells his own newspapers on a train at age 12.

Early Works

1869

Thomas Edison works on printing telegraph and stock ticker.

Marriage

1871

Thomas marries Mary Stilwell.

Invention

1877

Thomas Edison invents the phonograph. The phonograph is a device for the mechanical recording and reproduction of sound.

Invention

1879

Thomas creates the incandescent light bulb. It changes lives across the world and even to this day.

Invention

1888

Thomas Edison invents motion pictures, also known as a movie or a film. It is used for entertainment purposes.

Death

1931

Thomas dies on October 18, in West Orange, New Jersey.