Timeline

  • Thomas Edison invented first machine that could record sound8

    Thomas Edison invented first machine that could record sound8
    In 1877, Thomas found a way to record sound by using two needles on tinfoil cylinders. One needle for recording and the other for playback. This was the creation of the phonograph. The first words he had recorded were 'Mary had a little lamb'.
  • The Edison Phonograph created and sold to the public

    The Edison Phonograph created and sold to the public
    Marked the beginning of the sound recording industry. The first records sold by edison and columbia phonograph companies were on wax cylinders.
  • Improvement of the Gramophone

    Improvement of the Gramophone
    Eldridge Johnson improved the gramophone with a motor designed by Levi Montross
  • telegraphone

    telegraphone
    magnetic recording was invented by Valdemar Poulsen and was seen in the telegraphone.
  • Wax cylinders discontinue

    Wax cylinders discontinue
    Columbia ceased production of wax cylinders in 1909 when discs became popular.
  • jordans birthday

    jordans birthday
  • kyleah's birthday

    kyleah's birthday
    born into this world
  • trey's b day

    trey's b day
    born into this world
  • kyleah moved here

  • trey moving from oregon