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Robert Claude GRIDER was born 14 February 1921 in Kentucky, USA
Robert Claude GRIDER was the child of Arnold GRIDER and Mary Arminta Mintie STEPHENSSpouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
Robert Claude married Jesse ULMER 30 May 1942 . The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Jesse ULMER was born 15 August 1924 in Nampa, Idaho, USA. Jesse died 12 February 2009 in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA. Jesse was the child of Everal Lewis ULMER and Etta KINDALL.
Robert Claude GRIDER died 20 September 1985
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Jesse ULMER-- Date: 30 May 1942 Place:
Jesse ULMER was the child of Everal Lewis ULMER and Etta KINDALL
Children of Robert Claude GRIDER and Jesse ULMER:
Wanda GRIDER (b.10/04/1952, , Kentucky, USA d. 9 February 1974, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA)
m. Living WEESNER
Jesse ULMER-- Date: 30 May 1942 Place: Jesse ULMER was the child of Everal Lewis ULMER and Etta KINDALL
Children of Robert Claude GRIDER and Jesse ULMER:
Wanda GRIDER (b.10/04/1952, , Kentucky, USA d. 9 February 1974, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA)m. Living WEESNER
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1921 Birth 14 February 1921
Kentucky, USA
1934 - The metal beverage can is invented (American Can Co., United States) 1940 - April - 1st electron microscope demonstrated (RCA), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1942 Marriage / PartnerRobert Claude GRIDER and Jesse ULMER 30 May 1942,
He was 21 years old.
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.1952 Birth of ChildWanda GRIDER was born 10/04/1952, , Kentucky, USA
Robert Claude was 31 years old.
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.
1974 Death of ChildWanda GRIDER died 9 February 1974, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
Robert Claude was 53 years old.
1981 - June 5 - First reported case of AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome)
Added: 7/24/2025 3:46:31 PM
- Updated: 8/11/2025 2:06:54 PM
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