Invention of the lightbulb (jan 1, 1879 – jan 1, 1882)
Description:
Thomas Edison created the incandescent lamp in 1879, ushering in the modern era of illumination. Later, he oversees the construction of lower Manhattan, New York's first permanent commercial central power system.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1879
jan 1, 1882
~ 3 years