Lillian M
SPANGLE
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Born: abt. 1894 in Michigan, USA
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Lillian M married Ray Edward DETRAY 20 February 1916 in Onsted, Lenawee, Michigan, USA . The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Ray Edward DETRAY was born 19 August 1893 in McClure, Damascus Township, Henry, Ohio, USA. Ray Edward died 22 May 1959 in Adrian, Lenawee, Michigan, USA.
Lillian M SPANGLE died abt. 1957
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Spouse & Children of Lillian M SPANGLE
Ray Edward DETRAYMarriage date: 20 February 1916
Marriage place: Onsted, Lenawee, Michigan, USA
Children of Ray Edward DETRAY and Lillian M SPANGLE
Viola Belle DETRAYDied: March 17, 1992, Somerset, Kentucky, USA
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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 Marriage / PartnerLillian M SPANGLE and Ray Edward DETRAY 20 February 1916, Onsted, Lenawee, Michigan, USA
1920 Birth of ChildViola Belle DETRAY was born October 11, 1920, Adrian, Michigan, USA
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: 8/14/2025 5:43:10 PM
Last updated: 8/14/2025 5:43:34 PM
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