Sophie Tucker 1884 - Singer, actress
- 1854 - Anthony Faas of Philadelphia, PA, was granted the first U.S. patent for the accordion. He made improvements to the keyboard and enhanced the sound.
- 1898 - Emile Zola's "J'accuse" was published in Paris.
- 1906 - Hugh Gernsback, of the Electro Importing Company, advertised radio receivers for sale for the price of just $7.50 in "Scientific American" magazine.
- 1928 - Ernst F. W. Alexanderson gave the first public demonstration of television.
- 1942 - Henry Ford patented the plastic automobile referred to as the "Soybean Car." The car was 30% lighter than the average car.
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