John
HOUSTON
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Born: 05/13/1900 in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland
Spouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
John married Catherine FOLEY 04/29/1931 in Boston, Massachusetts, USA . The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Catherine FOLEY was born 06/27/1907 in Lochgelly, Fife, Scotland. Catherine died 06/23/1990 in Boston, Massachusetts, USA (East, North, South) (Allston) (Readville) (Roslindale). Catherine was the child of Alexander FOLEY and Catherine DONNELLY.
John HOUSTON died 12/25/1956 in Millis, Massachusetts, USA.
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Spouse & Children of John HOUSTON
Catherine FOLEYMarriage date: 04/29/1931
Marriage place: Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Catherine FOLEY was the child of Alexander FOLEY and Catherine DONNELLY
Children of John HOUSTON and Catherine FOLEY
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Birth — 190005/13/1900
Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland
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)
1931 Marriage / PartnerJohn HOUSTON and Catherine FOLEY 04/29/1931, Boston, Massachusetts, USA (East, North, South) (Allston) (Readville) (Roslindale)
He was 30 years old.
1934 - The metal beverage can is invented (American Can Co., United States)1936 Birth of ChildAnne HOUSTON was born 10/24/1936, Boston, Massachusetts, USA (East, North, South) (Allston) (Readville) (Roslindale)
John was 36 years old.
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.
Death — 195612/25/1956
Millis, Massachusetts, USA
He died at the age of 56.
Record added: 10/20/2024 3:58:36 PM
Last updated: 10/20/2024 4:34:51 PM
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