Edward Aloysius
O'CONNOR
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Born: 14 May 1892 in Providence, Rhode Island, USA
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Edward Aloysius married Merelise Alice COUTURIER 7 December 1914 in Providence, Rhode Island, USA . The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Merelise Alice COUTURIER was born 3 March 1895 in Providence, Rhode Island, USA. Merelise Alice died 21 February 1967
Edward Aloysius O'CONNOR died 26 February 1973
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Merelise Alice COUTURIERMarriage date: 7 December 1914
Marriage place: Providence, Rhode Island, USA
Children of Edward Aloysius O'CONNOR and Merelise Alice COUTURIER
Rita R O'CONNORDied: abt. 1963,
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Birth — 189214 May 1892
Providence, Rhode Island, 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)
1914 Marriage / PartnerEdward Aloysius O'CONNOR and Merelise Alice COUTURIER 7 December 1914, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
He was 22 years old.
1916 Birth of ChildRita R O'CONNOR was born 20 January 1916, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
Edward Aloysius 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.Record added: 4/14/2025 11:05:56 AM
Last updated: 4/14/2025 11:06:38 AM
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