History This Week

A look back at events that made history this week -
compiled by the Summerland Amateur Radio Club of Lismore, NSW

Monday, 30 August, 2010

1887 Edison patents 'Kinetoscope' device produces moving pictures.

1896 Marconi demonstrates wireless to British PO, Army and Navy 2.5km.

1920 First radio news program, station 8MK, Detroit, Michigan, USA.

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Our thanks to John Alcorn, VK2JWA of the Summerland Amateur Radio Club for this weekly feature.
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