Andrew John "Andy"
KOVACH
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Born: 24 November 1890 in Torčec, Croatia
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Andrew John "Andy" married Margaret A ANTONIK abt. 1917 . The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Margaret A ANTONIK was born 27 August 1899 in Pueblo, Colorado, USA. Margaret A died 26 January 1975 in Pueblo, Colorado, USA.
Andrew John "Andy" KOVACH died 28 January 1972 in Rochester, Pennsylvania, USA.
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Children of Andrew John "Andy" KOVACH and Margaret A ANTONIK
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Birth — 189024 November 1890
Torčec, Croatia
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)
1920 Birth of ChildTheresa Mae KOVAC was born 14 January 1920, Lakewood, Colorado, USA
Andrew John "Andy" was 29 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 — 197228 January 1972
Rochester, Pennsylvania, USA
He died at the age of 81.
Record added: 8/14/2025 1:02:54 PM
Last updated: 8/14/2025 1:03:34 PM
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