nov 13, 1879 - Invention of the Light bulb (Story: 6/10)
Description:
The light bulb, invented by Thomas Edison, replaced gas lamps in providing a safer and more efficient means of illumination. It was a vital part of the Industrial Revolution, and shifted American focus from old, traditional ways to new and more innovative way of lie. It developed from carbon-filaments to fluorescent, and later LED lighting.Added to timeline:
Date:
nov 13, 1879
Now
~ 145 years ago