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jan 1, 1879 - Edison Patented the first incandescent light bulb

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The patent for the first lightbulb made it important to start developing an electrical grid. This led to the development of even more inventions which was creating new industries drawing people to cities.

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jan 1, 1879
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~ 147 years ago

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