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Edward FOGARTY was born April 27 1924 in Rhode Island, USA
Edward FOGARTY was the child of Eugene FOGARTY and Leapha (Lee) PURDY and the grandchild of: (paternal) James FOGARTY andSpouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
Edward married Marion NERNEY . The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Marion NERNEY was born March 20, 1923 in Providence, Rhode Island, USA. Marion died February 9, 2021 in Lexington, South Carolina, USA. Marion was the child of William NERNY and Florence HODGKINSON.
Edward FOGARTY died 22 September 1974
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1924 Birth April 27 1924
Rhode Island, 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. The cell phone was invented by Martin Cooper of Motorola. On April 3, 1973, he made the first handheld mobile phone call with the Motorola DynaTAC. This device weighed 2.5 pounds and was 10 inches long, offering 30 minutes of talk time and requiring 10 hours to charge. The first commercial cell phone was released in 1983, revolutionizing communication and leading to the modern smartphones we use today.Death
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Added: 2/4/2023 2:25:13 PM
- Updated: 8/12/2025 12:09:01 PM
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