James
MILLIKEN
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Born: 2 November 1834 in Duns, Berwick, Scotland
Spouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
James married Mary Douglas WILSON . The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Mary Douglas WILSON was born 4 November 1858 in Edinburgh, Scotland. Mary Douglas died 26 December 1926 in Reston, Manitoba, Canada.
James MILLIKEN died 11 March 1917 in Pipestone, Manitoba, Canada.
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Birth — 18342 November 1834
Duns, Berwick, Scotland
1843 - The Christmas card is invented (Sir Henry Cole and John Callcott Horsley, England)Artificial Freezer Patented (Nancy M. Johnson, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA)
1845 - The rubber band is invented (Stephen Perry, England)The refrigerator is invented (John Gorrie, United States)
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)
1888 Birth of ChildGeorge MILLIKEN was born 24 March 1888, Reston, Manitoba, Canada
James was 53 years old.
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)
Death — 191711 March 1917
Pipestone, Manitoba, Canada
He died at the age of 82.
Record added: 10/19/2021 4:31:12 PM
Last updated: 10/19/2021 4:31:12 PM
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