James Garfield
DOUGLASS
(b.
31 July 1881
,
Hamilton, New York, USA
d.
23 May 1955
,
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
)
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James Garfield DOUGLASS was born 31 July 1881 in Hamilton, New York, USA
James Garfield DOUGLASS was the child of Elijah DOUGLASS and Julia Ann MOSHER and the grandchild of: (maternal) William George MOSHER and Mary LUTHERJames Garfield DOUGLASS died 23 May 1955 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
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1881 Birth 31 July 1881
Hamilton, New York, USA
1884 - Photographic film is invented (George Eastman, United States)The first gravity roller coaster amusement ride (LeMarcus A. Thompson, United States)
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)
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.
1955 Death 23 May 1955
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
He died at the age of 73.
Added: 8/6/2026 2:10:07 PM
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