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A Greek philosopher, records that when he polishes amber with a piece of wool or ful, a static electric charge is created, attracting straw or feathers. We thing it's importat because is the first knowledge of magnetism.
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Shows that when moisture comes between two different metals, electricity is created. (Lead him to create the first batery). Is the beginnings of the battery.
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Holds a magnetic compass near a curret-carring wire, discovering electromagnetism. Confirmation of electromagnetism.
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Succeeds in building the first electric motor. Making possible the storage of electricity.
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Patents the telephone, wich transmits speech over electric wires. Is the beginning of the communication through the telephone.
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Both apply for patents for carbon-filament incandescent lamps.
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Makes the firts fan using an electrical motor. Is important for global public lighting.
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Introduces the alternating current generator, allowing electricity to be distributed longer distances.
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Harnesses electric waves in the air to produce the first practical radio signaling system
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Invents a vacuum tube that amplifies radio signals, making the development of radio and television comunication possible.
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Electric Computers invented. Electric freezers, frying pans, portable mixers and improved air conditioners introduced.
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A nuclear reactor built at Arco, idaho, powers a generator, producing the first elecricity generated by atomic energy.