Edison’s First Successful Test of Electric Light Bulb
On October 22, 1879, Thomas Edison staged his first successful test of an electric light bulb with a carbon filament.
Technology
Start of Transatlantic Cable Service
On August 16, 1858, the first message was sent via the transatlantic cable. The message read, “Europe and America are united by telegraphy. Glory to God in the highest; on earth, peace and good will towards men.”
Samuel Morse Dies
On April 2, 1872, telegraph inventor Samuel Morse died. President Woodrow Wilson address Congress on April 2, 1917, asking to declare war and join World War I.
Eli Whitney Patents Cotton Gin
On March 14, 1794, Eli Whitney received the patent for his cotton gin nearly five months after first applying for it.
Pioneer 10 is Launched
On March 2, 1972, Pioneer 10, the first spacecraft to leave our Solar System, was launched from Cape Canaveral, Florida.
First Transatlantic Radio Transmission
On December 12, 1901, Guglielmo Marconi successfully sent the first radio transmission across the Atlantic Ocean.