Thomas Edison By kylijai Feb 11, 1847 Thomas Edison was born! Young Edison Period: Feb 11, 1847 to Oct 18, 1931 Thomas Edison Oct 22, 1879 First success test of the light bulb First successful light Dec 17, 1880 Edison patented a system for electricity distribution patent Feb 24, 1886 Thomas Edison married Mina Miller Mina Oct 18, 1931 Edison dies due to complications with diabetes