History This Week

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

Sunday 24 June 2007

1819 The bicycle patented by W.K. Clarkson, Jr. of New York City.

1885 C Bell and C.S. Tainter applied for a patent for the gramophone.

1896 Marconi transmits 400 metres between London PO buildings.

1914 World War I began. Archduke Francis Ferdinand and wife assassinated.

1919 World War I ended with the signing of the Treaty of Versailles.

1925 Patent for the frosted electric light bulb filed by Marvin Pipkin.

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