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Thurman J ARMSTRONG was born 19 December 1905 in Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Thurman J ARMSTRONG was the child of William L ARMSTRONG and Elizabeth CABANASpouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
Thurman J married Laura M DUBUQUE abt. 1929 . The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Laura M DUBUQUE was born 15 May 1910 in Plattsburgh, New York, USA. Laura M died 15 February 1985 in Plattsburgh, New York, USA. Laura M was the child of Joseph Leon DUBUQUE and Emma PREMORE.
Thurman J ARMSTRONG died 19 September 1988
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Family and Children of Thurman J ARMSTRONG
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Laura M DUBUQUE-- Date: abt. 1929 Place:
Laura M DUBUQUE was the child of Joseph Leon DUBUQUE and Emma PREMORE
Children of Thurman J ARMSTRONG and Laura M DUBUQUE:
James ARMSTRONG (b.October 11, 1933, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, USA d. October 1, 2011, Altona, New York, USA)
Laura M DUBUQUE-- Date: abt. 1929 Place: Laura M DUBUQUE was the child of Joseph Leon DUBUQUE and Emma PREMORE
Children of Thurman J ARMSTRONG and Laura M DUBUQUE:
James ARMSTRONG (b.October 11, 1933, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, USA d. October 1, 2011, Altona, New York, USA)
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1905 Birth 19 December 1905
Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
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)
1933 Birth of ChildJames ARMSTRONG was born October 11, 1933, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, USA (Coltsville)
Thurman J was 27 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. 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)
1985 Death of Spouse/PartnerLaura M DUBUQUE died 15 February 1985, Plattsburgh, New York, USA
Added: 8/1/2025 1:57:26 PM
- Updated: 1/8/2026 3:33:01 PM
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