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flag male ancestor  Charles Spencer "Charlie"  CHAPLIN

Born
16 April 1889 London, England
Died
25 December 1977 Corsier-sur-Vevey, Switzerland

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Born: 16 April 1889 in London, England

Father: Unknown
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Charles Spencer "Charlie" CHAPLIN died 25 December 1977 in Corsier-sur-Vevey, Switzerland.



son of Charles Chaplin Sr. and Hannah Harriet Pedlingham Chaplin

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Charlie Chaplin, a legendary figure in the world of entertainment, was born on April 16, 1889, in London, England. He rose to fame during the silent film era and became one of the most iconic and influential figures in the history of cinema. Let's take a stroll down memory lane and explore the life of this comedic genius.

Early Years:
Charlie Chaplin's childhood was marked by poverty and hardship. His parents, Charles Chaplin Sr. and Hannah Chaplin, were both performers in the music hall tradition, but their marriage ended in separation. Charlie and his older half-brother, Sydney, spent much of their early years in and out of workhouses and charity homes.

Entry into Show Business:
Chaplin's introduction to show business came at a young age. He started performing on stage with a children's group, and his natural talent for comedy began to shine. His father's declining health and eventual death had a profound impact on the family's financial situation, leading Charlie and Sydney
BirthBirth — 1889
16 April 1889
London, England
Invention 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.
Invention 1934 - The metal beverage can is invented (American Can Co., United States)
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.
DeathDeath — 1977
25 December 1977
Corsier-sur-Vevey, Switzerland
He died at the age of 88.
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