immigrant flag male ancestor  William J  FILIPSKI

  (b. 15 February 1891 Poland   d. 14 September 1982 Webster, Massachusetts, USA )  

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William J FILIPSKI was born 15 February 1891 in Poland

William J FILIPSKI was the child of ?   and   ?

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William J  married  Josephine BOCZKOWSKA 7 July 1912 in Webster, Massachusetts, USA .  The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Josephine BOCZKOWSKA  was born December 1893 in Poland.  Josephine died 26 January 1933 in Dudley, Massachusetts, USA. 

William J FILIPSKI died 14 September 1982 in Webster, Massachusetts, USA.
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William J FILIPSKI married immigrant flag female ancestor Josephine BOCZKOWSKA-- Date: 7 July 1912 Place: Webster, Massachusetts, USA


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birth1891 Birth
15 February 1891
Poland
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.
marriage1912 Marriage / Partner
William J FILIPSKI and Josephine BOCZKOWSKA 7 July 1912, Webster, Massachusetts, USA

He was 21 years old.
1931 Birth of Child
Eugene Charles "Gene" FILIPSKI was born 14 June 1931, Webster, Massachusetts, USA

William J was 40 years old.
1933 Death of Spouse/Partner
Josephine BOCZKOWSKA died 26 January 1933, Dudley, Massachusetts, USA
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.
News1981 - June 5 - First reported case of AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome)
death1982 Death
14 September 1982
Webster, Massachusetts, USA

He died at the age of 91.


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