Frank
KROL
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Born: 15 September 1885 in Brzoza, Bydgoski, Bydgoszcz, Poland
Spouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
Frank married Philomena B STOPYRA abt. 1913 in Manchester, Connecticut, USA . The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Philomena B STOPYRA was born abt. 1893 in Poland.
Frank KROL died 23 March 1960 in Manchester, Connecticut, USA .
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Philomena B STOPYRAMarriage date: abt. 1913
Marriage place: Manchester, Connecticut, USA
Children of Frank KROL and Philomena B STOPYRA
Clarence “Larry” KROLDied: 8 June 1989, Dallas, Texas, USA
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Birth — 188515 September 1885
Brzoza, Bydgoski, Bydgoszcz, Poland
1891 - The zipper is invented (Whitcomb L. Judson, United States)The motion picture camera is invented (Thomas Alva Edison, William K.L. Dickson, United States)
First Perforated Toilet Paper Roll is Patented
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)
1916 Birth of ChildClarence “Larry” KROL was born 24 September 1916, Marcellus, Onondaga, New York, USA
Frank was 31 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.
Death — 196023 March 1960
Manchester, Connecticut, USA
He died at the age of 74.
Postcards and Memories of Manchester, Connecticut, USA (South Manchester)
Record added: 8/4/2025 5:02:02 PM
Last updated: 8/4/2025 5:02:59 PM
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