Philo Farnsworth By pfegra Aug 19, 1906 Born Period: Aug 19, 1906 to Mar 11, 1971 Philo Farsworth Jan 1, 1924 His father died of pneumonia in January 1924 Jun 1, 1924 He graduated Jan 1, 1931 David Sarnoff of RCA offered to buy Farnsworth's patents for US$100,000 Jan 1, 1936 He attracted the attention of Collier's Weekly Jan 1, 1938 Farnsworth Television and Radio Corporation in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Aug 19, 1938 14 year old created first TV Mar 11, 1971 Died
