Erma H
SMALL
Born
23 February 1898
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Topsham, Maine, USA
Died
August 1976
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Erma H SMALL was born 23 February 1898 in Topsham, Maine, USA
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Erma H married Herbert Eugene BABB abt. 1934 . The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Herbert Eugene BABB was born 30 October 1890 in Maine, USA. Herbert Eugene died 14 January 1965 in Brunswick, Maine, USA.
Erma H SMALL died August 1976
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Beverly BABB (b.19 July 1934, Bath, Maine, USA d. 30 July 2019, Auburn, Maine, USA )m. Arthur MARSTERS 15 March 1952 in , Maine, USA
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1898 Birth 23 February 1898
Topsham, Maine, 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)
1934 - The metal beverage can is invented (American Can Co., United States)1934 Birth of ChildBeverly BABB was born 19 July 1934, Bath, Maine, USA
Erma H 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.
1952 Marriage of ChildBeverly BABB married 15 March 1952, , Maine, USA to Arthur MARSTERS
1965 Death of Spouse/PartnerHerbert Eugene BABB died 14 January 1965, Brunswick, Maine, USA
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.
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