Gertrude Dorothy
SMEAD
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Born: 9 August 1904 in Shelburne, Massachusetts, USA
Spouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
Gertrude Dorothy married John Francis YOUNG . The couple had (at least) 1 child.
John Francis YOUNG was born 14 August 1900 in West Springfield, Massachusetts, USA. John Francis died 23 January 1953 in Athol, Massachusetts, USA.
Gertrude Dorothy SMEAD died 30 October 1979
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Children of John Francis YOUNG and Gertrude Dorothy SMEAD
Virginia Lillian YOUNGDied: 10 August 2012, Capitan, Lincoln, New Mexico, USA
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Birth — 19049 August 1904
Shelburne, Massachusetts, USA
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)
1928 Birth of ChildVirginia Lillian YOUNG was born 18 July 1928, Shelburne, Massachusetts, USA (Shelburne Falls)
Gertrude Dorothy was 23 years old.
1934 - The metal beverage can is invented (American Can Co., United States) 1940 - April - 1st electron microscope demonstrated (RCA), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA 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.
1953 Death of Spouse/PartnerJohn Francis YOUNG died 23 January 1953, Athol, Massachusetts, USA
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.Record added: 11/4/2022 1:32:02 PM
Last updated: 11/4/2022 1:32:02 PM
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