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31 July 1881 Hamilton, New York, USA

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Born: 31 July 1881 in Hamilton, New York, USA

Maternal grandparents: William George MOSHER , Mary LUTHER


James Garfield DOUGLASS died 23 May 1955 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
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BirthBirth — 1881
31 July 1881
Hamilton, New York, USA
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.
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.
DeathDeath — 1955
23 May 1955
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
He died at the age of 73.
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