Nicola
RUCCIA
(b.
26 May 1889
,
Modugno, Bari, Apulia, Italy
d.
February 1974
,
Welch, McDowell, West Virginia, USA
)
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Nicola RUCCIA was born 26 May 1889 in Modugno, Bari, Apulia, Italy
Nicola RUCCIA was the child of ? and ?Spouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
Nicola married Esther Irene HOUSE abt. 1916 in McDowell, West Virginia, USA . The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Esther Irene HOUSE was born 9 August 1897 in Allegany, Maryland, USA. Esther Irene died 20 February 1973 in Fort Myers, Lee, Florida, USA.
Nicola RUCCIA died February 1974 in Welch, McDowell, West Virginia, USA.
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Esther Irene HOUSE-- Date: abt. 1916 Place: McDowell, West Virginia, USA
Children of Nicola RUCCIA and Esther Irene HOUSE:
Julia Ann RUCCI (b.22 June 1917, Gary, McDowell, West Virginia, USA d. 15 January 2002, North Fort Myers, Lee, Florida, USA)
m. Leno Angelo BASSO 1937
Esther Irene HOUSE-- Date: abt. 1916 Place: McDowell, West Virginia, USAChildren of Nicola RUCCIA and Esther Irene HOUSE:
Julia Ann RUCCI (b.22 June 1917, Gary, McDowell, West Virginia, USA d. 15 January 2002, North Fort Myers, Lee, Florida, USA)m. Leno Angelo BASSO 1937
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1889 Birth 26 May 1889
Modugno, Bari, Apulia, Italy
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
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)
1917 Birth of ChildJulia Ann RUCCI was born 22 June 1917, Gary, McDowell, West Virginia, USA
Nicola was 28 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.
1973 Death of Spouse/PartnerEsther Irene HOUSE died 20 February 1973, Fort Myers, Lee, Florida, USA
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 February 1974
Welch, McDowell, West Virginia, USA
He died at the age of 84.
Added: 1/7/2026 12:39:07 PM
- Updated: 1/7/2026 12:41:03 PM
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