Irving (Israel) BERLIN

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23 May 1888 , Russia

Died

22 September 1989 , Manhattan, New York, USA

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Born: 23 May 1888 in Russia

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Irving (Israel) was an immigrant to the United States, arriving by 1893.

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Irving (Israel) BERLIN died 22 September 1989 in Manhattan, New York, USA .
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Birth — 1888
23 May 1888
Russia

1889 - The automobile is invented (Gottlieb Daimler, Germany)

1891 - The zipper is invented (Whitcomb L. Judson, United States)

The motion picture camera is invented (Thomas Alva Edison, William K.L. Dickson, United States)

First Perforated Toilet Paper Roll is Patented

1897 - Aspirin is invented (Felix Hoffmann (Bayer), Germany)

1901 - King Camp Gillette and William Emery Nickerson invented the world's first disposable razor blade in 1901. (Boston, Massachusetts, USA)

1902 - July 17 - Willis Haviland Carrier designed the first modern air-conditioning system. (Buffalo, New York, USA)

1903 - The first engine-powered airplane is invented (Wilbur & Orville Wright, United States)

1906 - August 22 – The first Victor Victrola, a phonographic record player, was manufactured, revolutionizing the way people listened to music at home.

In 1906, Reginald Fessenden made the first AM radio broadcast on December 24th. This event marked a significant advancement in radio technology, paving the way for the modern broadcasting industry.

1907-1908 - The electric washing machine is invented (Alva J. Fisher, United States)

1908 - First Model-T car is produced by Henry Ford (United States)

1910 - Bronx, New York

Name: Irving Berlin
Titles and Terms:
Event Type: Census
Event Date: 1910
Event Place: Bronx Assembly District 32, New York, New York, United States
District: ED 1452
Gender: Male
Age: 22
Marital Status: Single
Race: White
Race: White
Relationship to Head of Household: Head
Relationship to Head of Household: Head
Birth Year (Estimated): 1888
BirthPlace: Russia
Immigration Year: 1893
Father's BirthPlace: Russia
Mother's BirthPlace: Russia
Sheet Letter: A
Sheet Number: 22
Sheet Number and Letter: 22A
Household ID: 454
Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)
Affiliate Publication Number: T624
Affiliate Film Number: 997
GS Film Number: 1375010
Digital Folder Number: 004972976
Image Number: 01055

Household Role Sex Age Birthplace
Irving Berlin Head M 22 Russia
Lena Berlin Mother F 62 Russia
Augusta Berlin Sister F 24 Russia

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1910 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
Exploring the U.S. Census: Your Guide to America’s Data

1912 - April 15 - Titanic sinks in the North Atlantic

1913 - The assembly line is invented (Henry Ford, United States)

The bra is invented (Mary Phelps Jacob, United States)

1921 - Charles Strite of Minnesota patents the pop-up toaster.

1923 to 1927 - Television is invented (Vladimir Kosma Zworykin (Russia), Philo Taylor Farnsworth (United States))

1927 - The aerosol can is invented (Erik Rotheim, Norway)

1928 - Sliced bread (bread slicing machine) is invented by Otto Frederick Rohwedder (United States)

1930 - Scotch tape is invented (Richard Drew (3M), United States)

In 1930, on February 18, Pluto was discovered by astronomer Clyde Tombaugh at the Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona, marking a significant milestone in the study of our solar system.

1931 - The paper towel is invented (Arthur Scott, United States)

1934 - The metal beverage can is invented (American Can Co., United States)

1935 - The snowmobile was invented by Joseph Bombardier (Quebec, Canada)

1938 - The ballpoint pen is invented (Lazlo Biro, Hungary)

1938-1944 - Sunscreen is invented (Franz Greiter, Switzerland and Benjamin Green, United States)

1938 - October 27 - Du Pont announces a name for its new synthetic yarn: nylon.

1940 - Manhattan, New York

Name: Irving Berlin
Titles and Terms:
Event Type: Census
Event Date: 1940
Event Place: Assembly District 15, Manhattan, New York City, New York, New York, United States
Gender: Male
Age: 51
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Race: White
Relationship to Head of Household: Head
Relationship to Head of Household: Head
BirthPlace: Russia
Birth Year (Estimated): 1889
Last Place of Residence: Same Place
District: 31-1342
Family Number: 196
Sheet Number and Letter: 10B
Line Number: 43
Affiliate Publication Number: T627
Affiliate Film Number: 2655
Digital Folder Number: 005458627
Image Number: 00837

Household Role Sex Age Birthplace
Irving Berlin Head M 51 Russia
Ellin Berlin Wife F 37 New York
Mary Ellin Berlin Daughter F 13 New York
Linda L Berlin Daughter F 8 New York
Elizabeth I Berlin Daughter F 3 New York
Lenet Tennent Nurse F 48 Scotland
Nellie Willis Servant F 47 England
Florence Chisholm Servant F 33 Canada
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1940 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
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1940 - April - 1st electron microscope demonstrated (RCA), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

1945 - The atomic bomb is invented (J. Robert Oppenheimer, et al., United States)

The microwave oven was invented accidentally in 1945 by Percy Spencer, a Raytheon engineer. While testing a magnetron, he noticed microwaves melted a candy bar in his pocket. Experimenting further, he discovered microwaves could cook food quickly. Raytheon patented the process, and by 1947, they built the first commercial microwave oven, called the 'Radarange.' Initially used in commercial settings, microwaves becomes affordable for home use by the 1960s and 1970s, revolutionizing cooking.

1948 - Velcro is invented (George de Mestral, Switzerland)

1968 - The ATM is invented (Don Wetzel, United States)

The cell phone was invented by Martin Cooper of Motorola. On April 3, 1973, he made the first handheld mobile phone call with the Motorola DynaTAC. This device weighed 2.5 pounds and was 10 inches long, offering 30 minutes of talk time and requiring 10 hours to charge. The first commercial cell phone was released in 1983, revolutionizing communication and leading to the modern smartphones we use today.

1981 - June 5 - First reported case of AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome)

1982 - The camcorder is invented (Sony Corp., Japan)

1983 - The laptop computer is invented (Radio Shack Corp., United States)