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James Walter
THOMPSON
Born
28 October 1847
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Pittsfield, Massachusetts, USA
Died
16 October 1928
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Born: 28 October 1847 in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, USA
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James Walter THOMPSON died 16 October 1928
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Recorded occupation: founder of the J. Walter Thompson advertising agency and a pioneer of many advertising techniques
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Birth — 184728 October 1847
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, USA
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.RECORD HISTORY
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