Reginald Aubrey
FESSENDEN
(b.
6 October 1866
,
East Bolton, Quebec, Canada
d.
22 July 1932
,
Bermuda
)
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Reginald Aubrey FESSENDEN was born 6 October 1866 in East Bolton, Quebec, Canada
Reginald Aubrey FESSENDEN was the child of Elisha-Joseph FESSENDEN and Clementina TRENHOLMESpouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
Reginald Aubrey married Helen May TROTT 21 September 1890 in Manhattan, New York, USA . The couple had (at least) 1 child. Helen May TROTT was born 22 January 1866 in Bermuda. Helen May died April 1941 in Bermuda.
Reginald Aubrey FESSENDEN died 22 July 1932 in Bermuda.
Occupation: inventor, creator of AM radio
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Helen May TROTT-- Date: 21 September 1890 Place: Manhattan, New York, USA
Children of Reginald Aubrey FESSENDEN and Helen May TROTT:
Reginald Kennelly FESSENDEN (b.7 May 1893, Lafayette Township, Allen, Indiana, USA d. 22 June 1945, Bermuda)
Helen May TROTT-- Date: 21 September 1890 Place: Manhattan, New York, USA Children of Reginald Aubrey FESSENDEN and Helen May TROTT:
Reginald Kennelly FESSENDEN (b.7 May 1893, Lafayette Township, Allen, Indiana, USA d. 22 June 1945, Bermuda)Add History, Life Events, News, Stories about Reginald Aubrey FESSENDEN
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1866 Birth 6 October 1866
East Bolton, Quebec, Canada
1868 - The typewriter is invented (Christopher Latham Sholes, United States)Thomas Edison applies for his first patent, the electric vote recorder.
1884 - Photographic film is invented (George Eastman, United States)The first gravity roller coaster amusement ride (LeMarcus A. Thompson, United States)
1890 Marriage / PartnerReginald Aubrey FESSENDEN and Helen May TROTT 21 September 1890, Manhattan, New York, USA (New York City) (New Amsterdam) (Washington Heights)
He was 23 years old.
1891 - The zipper is invented (Whitcomb L. Judson, United States)The motion picture camera is invented (Thomas Alva Edison, William K.L. Dickson, United States)
First Perforated Toilet Paper Roll is Patented
1893 Birth of ChildReginald Kennelly FESSENDEN was born 7 May 1893, Lafayette Township, Allen, Indiana, USA
Reginald Aubrey was 26 years old.
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.1906 - Reginald Fessenden - First AM Radio Broadcast
Fessenden reported that on the evening of December 24, 1906 (Christmas Eve), he had made the first of two radio broadcasts of music and entertainment to a general audience, using the alternator-transmitter at Brant Rock (Marshfield).
TELEPHONING WITHOUT WIRE
Another Miracle is Almost Ready for Commercial Use
(From the Denver News)
Hard upon the heels of wireless telegraphy comes the news that telephoning without the aid of wires is within sight. Reginald Fessenden has been conducting experiments in this line since 1898, and his latest and most successful test has been to carry on a conversation without wires over a distance of 10 miles. Plainly, if this can be done for 10 miles greater distances will require nothing more than greater perfection in the instruments used, and another thing that our grandmothers would have regarded as a miracle is almost ready to be stocked and bonded. Some of the difficulties in the way of this achievement may be appreciated from a brief...Read MORE...
Visit Marshfield, Massachusetts, USA (Rexhame) (East Marshfield) (Green Harbor) (Ocean Bluff) (Marshfield Hills) (Brant Rock)
Fessenden reported that on the evening of December 24, 1906 (Christmas Eve), he had made the first of two radio broadcasts of music and entertainment to a general audience, using the alternator-transmitter at Brant Rock (Marshfield).
TELEPHONING WITHOUT WIRE
Another Miracle is Almost Ready for Commercial Use
(From the Denver News)
Hard upon the heels of wireless telegraphy comes the news that telephoning without the aid of wires is within sight. Reginald Fessenden has been conducting experiments in this line since 1898, and his latest and most successful test has been to carry on a conversation without wires over a distance of 10 miles. Plainly, if this can be done for 10 miles greater distances will require nothing more than greater perfection in the instruments used, and another thing that our grandmothers would have regarded as a miracle is almost ready to be stocked and bonded. Some of the difficulties in the way of this achievement may be appreciated from a brief...Read MORE...
Visit Marshfield, Massachusetts, USA (Rexhame) (East Marshfield) (Green Harbor) (Ocean Bluff) (Marshfield Hills) (Brant Rock)
1913 - The assembly line is invented (Henry Ford, United States)The bra is invented (Mary Phelps Jacob, United States)
1932 Death 22 July 1932
Bermuda
He died at the age of 65.
Added: 6/4/2024 11:58:04 PM
- Updated: 6/5/2024 1:23:36 PM
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