John William
CLARKSON
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Born: 8 July 1859 in Oldham, Lancashire, England
John William was an immigrant to the United States, arriving by 1873.
John William CLARKSON died 31 May 1939 in Worcester, Massachusetts, USA.
Abby Louisa Sears
(1859–1949)
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Birth — 18598 July 1859
Oldham, Lancashire, England
1868 - The typewriter is invented (Christopher Latham Sholes, United States)Thomas Edison applies for his first patent, the electric vote recorder.
1884 - Photographic film is invented (George Eastman, United States)The first gravity roller coaster amusement ride (LeMarcus A. Thompson, United States)
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
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.
1913 - The assembly line is invented (Henry Ford, United States)The bra is invented (Mary Phelps Jacob, United States)
1934 - The metal beverage can is invented (American Can Co., United States)
Death — 193931 May 1939
Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
He died at the age of 79.
Postcards and Memories of Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
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