Thomas Alfred
COTE
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Born: March 10 1905 in Saint-Rosaire, Arthabaska, Quebec, Canada
Thomas Alfred was an immigrant to the United States, arriving by 1923.
Spouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
Thomas Alfred married Helen NOWAKOWSKI 4 August 1944 in Manhattan, New York, USA . The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Helen NOWAKOWSKI was born May 23 1915 in East Granby, Connecticut, USA. Helen died December 08 1986 in Berlin, Connecticut, USA (Kensington). Helen was the child of Stanley NOWAKASKI and Joanna BEDNAROWICZ.
Thomas Alfred COTE died December 08 1964 in Wethersfield, Connecticut, USA.
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Occupation
Recorded occupation: Fractory worker
Spouse & Children of Thomas Alfred COTE
Helen NOWAKOWSKIMarriage date: 4 August 1944
Marriage place: Manhattan, New York, USA
Helen NOWAKOWSKI was the child of Stanley NOWAKASKI and Joanna BEDNAROWICZ
Children of Thomas Alfred COTE and Helen NOWAKOWSKI
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Birth — 1905March 10 1905
Saint-Rosaire, Arthabaska, Quebec, Canada
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) 1940 - April - 1st electron microscope demonstrated (RCA), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1944 Marriage / PartnerThomas Alfred COTE and Helen NOWAKOWSKI 4 August 1944, Manhattan, New York, USA (New York City) (New Amsterdam) (Washington Heights)
He was 39 years old.
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.
Death — 1964December 08 1964
Wethersfield, Connecticut, USA
He died at the age of 59.
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Last updated: 8/23/2025 11:35:51 PM
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