Alisa Zinovyevna "Ayn"
ROSENBAUM "RAND"
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Born: 2 February 1905 in Saint Petersburg, Russia
Alisa Zinovyevna "Ayn" ROSENBAUM "RAND" died 6 March 1982 in Manhattan, New York, USA .
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Birth — 19052 February 1905
Saint Petersburg, Russia
Ayn Rand, born Alisa Zinovyevna Rosenbaum on February 2, 1905, in St. Petersburg, Russia, was a controversial and influential figure in the realms of philosophy, literature, and politics. Her life story is as intriguing as her ideas, which continue to spark passionate debates.
Early Life:
Rand grew up in a middle-class family in Petrograd during the tumultuous years leading up to the Russian Revolution. Her father's pharmacy was confiscated by the Bolsheviks, and the family experienced the hardships of the new regime. These early experiences deeply influenced Rand's later views on individualism and collectivism.
Education and Early Writing:
Rand showed an early interest in literature and films, eventually pursuing studies in history and philosophy at the University of Petrograd. She witnessed firsthand the rise of Soviet communism and the impact it had on individual freedoms. In 1926, she obtained permission to visit relatives in the United States and never returned to the...Read full story
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 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. 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.
1981 - June 5 - First reported case of AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome)
Death — 19826 March 1982
Manhattan, New York, USA
She died at the age of 77.
Postcards and Memories of Manhattan, New York, USA (New York City) (New Amsterdam) (Washington Heights)
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Last updated: 11/29/2023 12:06:52 AM
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