Thomas Edison Bio . by.MORIAH By 11thBorn Feb 11, 1847 Thomas edison was born in the year 1847 In the year 1847 Thomas Edison was born and he died in the year 1931. Feb 12, 1862 In the year 1862 THomas Edison invented morse code. Jan 30, 1869 In the year 1869 Thomas Edison went out and got the mail every morning and put telegrams and magazines in the mail bot to be published. Dec 30, 1874 High finance meets technology when Edison creates a revolutionary communications tool. Mar 28, 1876 Edison creates an ''idea factory'' where he and his assistants can invent without restraint. Nov 29, 1877 Alexander Graham Bell's good idea becomes practical reality when a better inventor steps in. Dec 7, 1877 The recording business gets it first star when Edison invents the technology behind it. Dec 31, 1879 Let there be light! Edison astonishes the world by turning night into day. Sep 4, 1882 The first large-scale public electrical system is a display of Edison's genius. Aug 6, 1890 A battle with a rival inventor leads Edison down an unfortunate and regettable path. Apr 23, 1896 Edison proves hmself master of all media with a new invention that fascinates and awes the public. Oct 18, 1931 Thomas Edison died in the year 1931 Oct 21, 1931 At the request of the president of the United States, the nation remembers Edison's life in a special way.