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Thomas Edison is Born
Thomas Edison was born in Milan, Ohio on February 11th, 1847 to parents Nancy Elliot and Samuel Ogden Edison, Jr. His father was a participant in the Mackenizie rebellion. His mother Nancy was a devout presbyterian, who had a formal education.
This event was significant because Edison would create many inventions that inspired technology today.
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Given Credit for his First Invention
In 1870, Thomas Edison was given credit for his first invention. It was an improved stock ticker. He took it to Washington, thinking he had just made a fortune, but it was turned away.
This is significant because this was the first invention of many Edison was given credit for. It was the beginning of a legacy.
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"Dictionary of American Biography" gets its first issue
In 1870, the "Dictionary of American Biography" was first issued. It was published in New York.
This is significant because it was the first time in history it was issued. It would become a famous book in America, and this was when it was first released. -
First International Soccer Game
The first international soccer game was played on November 30, 1872. It was between Scotland and England. The match finished in a 0-0 draw.
This is significant because it would become a staple across the world for years, and is still done today. It also is a nice way of bonding countries, and getting them to interact. -
American Football Develops Uniform Rules
American Football developed the rule of uniforms in 1873. Each player must wear a jersey to indicate what team they were on. They also had top have specific numbers for their position.
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Builds State-of-the-Art Research Facility
In 1876, Thomas Edison built a state-of-the-art research facility. It was built in Menlo Park, New Jersey. It had both a machine shop, and laboratories.
This is significant because it was a place where up and coming inventors could go to work.They could find out if their inventions were functional or not, or begin to build inventions.
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Invents the Phonograph
In 1877, Edison invented the phonograph as well. The phonograph recorded sound that was put into it, and propeled it, copying the same sound exactly.The sound was propeled by recording sound waves.
This is significant because there was finally a device that could record and propel the exact sound put into it. It was used for many purposes like music, and letter writing.
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Develops Carbon Button Transmitter
In 1877, Thomas Edison invented the carbon button transmitter. Its use was to improve clarity of voice transmission on Bell's invention, the telephone. In it, a small button of carbon was placed beneath the diaphragm of the transmitter.
This is significant because it was a massive improvement for the telephone. People could now hear through the telephone more clearly.
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Develops First Lightbulb
Edison light the first lightbulb on October 21st, 1979. Edison and his team had numerous theories, but the majority of them failed, except for one. And when Edison finally got it, the bulb stayed lit for 13 hours.
This is significant because this was the very first lightbulb, something that is still used by people today. It is the invention that made Edison famous.
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Bingo Developed
In 1880, the game of bingo was developed. The game was used by germans to help students learn. The subjects that bingo was used to help with were math, spelling, and history.
This is significant because bingo would become a game played around the world. This was the beginning of a worldwide phenomenon. -
Opens First Public Power Station
In 1882, Thomas Edison opened the first commercial power station. It was built in London. It was a project of Edison's that was managed by his partner, Edward Johnson.
This is significant because it was the first power station open to public. It would lead to many more, and people could manage their own power.
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Opens Pearl Street Station
In 1882, Thomas Edison opened up the Pearl Street station in New York. It was the first central power plant in the United States. It burned down in 1890. This is significant because now the United States had an electric station of its own. There was now a country wide generator for the United States.
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Started Generators to Power 400 Lamps
On September 4th, 1882, Thomas Edison started up generators that had enough power to light up 400 lamps. He did it from the Pearl Street Station in New York. This was when the station first generated power.
This is significant because it was one of the first displays of massive electrical power. Back then, it was not everyday that generators had enough power to light up 400 lamps.
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Red Sox Defeat Cubs in World Series
In 1918, the red sox defeated the cubs in the world series. The red sox won the series in six games, the red sox winning 4, and the cubs winning 2. This world series had more significance then just being a world series.
This is significant because it was the start of "The curse of the Bambino". The red sox would not win another world series until 2004. -
Stock Market Crashes
In 1929, Wall Street crashed. The economy went through a series of declines. This was the beginning of the Great Depression.
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Thomas Edison dies
Thomas Edison died on October 18, 1931. He died in Llewellyn Park in West Orange, New Jersey. He died of Diabetes meliitus.
This is significant because he invented many useful inventions like the lightbulb. This was the day that he died, and we lost one of the most influential inventors in history.
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