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 male ancestor  John  MCCAIN

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29 August 1936 Coco Solo, Panama Canal Zone
Died
25 August 2018 Cornville, Arizona, USA

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son of John S. McCain Jr. and Roberta Wright McCain

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John McCain, a prominent American statesman and military officer, led a remarkable life filled with both triumphs and challenges. Born on August 29, 1936, in Coco Solo, Panama Canal Zone, McCain hailed from a family with a strong military tradition. His father and grandfather were both four-star admirals in the United States Navy, setting the stage for McCain's eventual military career.

McCain's early years were marked by a nomadic lifestyle, as the nature of his father's military assignments led the family to move frequently. This upbringing instilled in McCain a sense of duty and a love for his country. He attended the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, following in the footsteps of his family. McCain's time at the academy was not without its challenges; he developed a reputation as a bit of a rebel, known for his mischievous behavior and a penchant for pushing boundaries.

In 1967, McCain's life took a dramatic turn when he began his service in the Vietnam
BirthBirth — 1936
29 August 1936
Coco Solo, Panama Canal Zone
Invention 1940 - April - 1st electron microscope demonstrated (RCA), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Invention 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.
Invention 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.
News1981 - June 5 - First reported case of AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome)
Invention 1989 - The World Wide Web is invented at CERN (Tim Berners-Lee, UK)
DeathDeath — 2018
25 August 2018
Cornville, Arizona, USA
He died at the age of 82.
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