William Kenneth
RIDDELL
(b.
23 December 1898
,
March, Carleton, Ontario, Canada
d.
abt. 1971
,
Fenton, Genesee, Michigan, USA
)
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William Kenneth RIDDELL was born 23 December 1898 in March, Carleton, Ontario, Canada
William Kenneth RIDDELL was the child of William Oliver RIDDELL and Elizabeth Jane TEASDALE and the grandchild of: (paternal) Oliver RIDDELL and Elizabeth Rose BOUCHER (maternal) Joshua Moffatt TEASDALE and Marinda HAIGHTSpouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
William Kenneth married Norma Ioleen SMYTH 10 October 1928 in Carleton, Ontario, Canada . The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Norma Ioleen SMYTH was born 16 December 1903 in Fitzroy, Carleton, Ontario, Canada. Norma Ioleen died 6 June 1977 in Flint, Michigan, USA. Norma Ioleen was the child of John Burns SMYTH and Jessie LILLIE.
William Kenneth RIDDELL died abt. 1971 in Fenton, Genesee, Michigan, USA.
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Norma Ioleen SMYTH-- Date: 10 October 1928 Place: Carleton, Ontario, Canada
Norma Ioleen SMYTH was the child of John Burns SMYTH and Jessie LILLIE
Children of William Kenneth RIDDELL and Norma Ioleen SMYTH:
Norma Kathleen RIDDELL (b.December 30, 1934, Detroit, Michigan, USA d. August 2012, Linden, Michigan, USA)
m. Wells Eugene ELSTON 28 August 1954
Norma Ioleen SMYTH-- Date: 10 October 1928 Place: Carleton, Ontario, CanadaNorma Ioleen SMYTH was the child of John Burns SMYTH and Jessie LILLIE
Children of William Kenneth RIDDELL and Norma Ioleen SMYTH:
Norma Kathleen RIDDELL (b.December 30, 1934, Detroit, Michigan, USA d. August 2012, Linden, Michigan, USA)m. Wells Eugene ELSTON 28 August 1954
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1898 Birth 23 December 1898
March, Carleton, Ontario, Canada
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)
1928 Marriage / PartnerWilliam Kenneth RIDDELL and Norma Ioleen SMYTH 10 October 1928, Carleton, Ontario, Canada
He was 29 years old.
1934 - The metal beverage can is invented (American Can Co., United States)1934 Birth of ChildNorma Kathleen RIDDELL was born December 30, 1934, Detroit, Michigan, USA
William Kenneth was 36 years old.
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.
Added: 8/1/2025 12:37:43 PM
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