Caroline
GIBSON
(b.
31 July 1900
,
Swansea, Glamorgan, Wales
d.
19 August 1983
,
Swansea, Glamorgan, Wales
)
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Caroline GIBSON was born 31 July 1900 in Swansea, Glamorgan, Wales
Caroline GIBSON was the child of Thomas GIBSON and Caroline Jane THOMAS and the grandchild of: (paternal) George Leyshon GIBSON and Elizabeth ACE (maternal) John Jeffrey THOMAS and Lettice Underhill JONESSpouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
Caroline married John THORNTON 1 March 1920 in Swansea, Glamorgan, Wales . John THORNTON was born abt. 1898 in Swansea, Glamorgan, Wales. John died December 1955 in Swansea, Glamorgan, Wales.
Caroline GIBSON died 19 August 1983 in Swansea, Glamorgan, Wales.
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John THORNTON-- Date: 1 March 1920 Place: Swansea, Glamorgan, Wales
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John THORNTON-- Date: 1 March 1920 Place: Swansea, Glamorgan, WalesChildren of John THORNTON and Caroline GIBSON:
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1900 Birth 31 July 1900
Swansea, Glamorgan, Wales
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)
1920 Marriage / PartnerCaroline GIBSON and John THORNTON 1 March 1920, Swansea, Glamorgan, Wales
She was 19 years old.
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.
1955 Death of Spouse/PartnerJohn THORNTON died December 1955, Swansea, Glamorgan, Wales
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.
1981 - June 5 - First reported case of AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome)1983 Death 19 August 1983
Swansea, Glamorgan, Wales
She died at the age of 83.
Added: 4/28/2023 7:24:33 PM
- Updated: 4/30/2023 12:45:33 AM
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