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First impressionist art exhibit
In April 1874, the first ever impressionist art exhibit opened in Paris. It featured the art of Claude Monet, Edgar Degas & Camille Pissaro. -
Birth
Guglielmo Marconi was born on the fourth of April, a Saturday morning, in Bologna, Italy to Giuseppe Marconi and his wife, Annie Jameson. He was mostly schooled at home and showed an aptitude in science and technology. His family was fairly wealthy allowing him to do experiments at their home.("Guglielmo Marconi - Biographical) -
Marconi Telegraph Company
In the year 1899 Marconi decided he should put his hand into the business side of his science and founded the Marconi Telegraph Company. He lead the race with his innovations and superior technology in comparison to his peers. His company is now part of BAE Systems Electronics Limited. (Gugliemo Marconi - Biographical) -
The English Channel
Marconi's first big exposure came in 1899. Marconi had succeed in sending a wireless signal across the English channel. Marconi had not been a well known man at that point in time, but this exposure allowed him to have access to better funding. ("Gugliemo Marconi") -
The First Trans-Atlantic Signal
On the 12th of December, 1901 Gugliel Marconi achieved the crowning moment of his career, the first ever transatlantic wireless signal. The message was simple, just the mores code for the letter "S". Using a kite as a receiver in Newfoundland, a signal sent across the ocean was received. ("Guglielmo Marconi") -
Cuba's first Election
On December 31st the now independent Cuba held it's first election. Thomas Estrada Palma, and a parliament were elected. They had won their war for independence on Dec. 10, 1898. ('On this Day") -
The Marconi Magnetic Detector
In 1902 Marconi finished the Marconi Magnetic Detector. It was a device used to receive and play signals into a headset. It was used widely on ships and received the nickname "Maggie". (Jensen) -
American Occupation of Cuba ends
On the 5th of February, 1904 the second US occupation of Cuba ended. The US to this day holds on the infamous Guantanamo Bay Naval base. The US and Cuba still have a tense relationship due to this. ("on this day") -
The Nobel Prize
In 1909 Gugliel Marconi received a Nobel Prize Laureate for his work in the field of Wireless telegraphy. This was not his only title, though. In Russia he was given the Order of St. Anne, in Italy he was bestowed Commander of the order of St. Maurice and St. Lazarus and even the Grand Cross of the Order of the Crown, amongst others. (Guglielmo Marconi - Biographical) -
Chinese Republic Formed
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Titanic
On the fateful sailing of the RMS Titanic there wasn't a thought of a potential thinking for the passengers. The crew on the other hand knew there might be complications, so they brought a Marconi telegraph on board. Without this device the Titanic would never have been able to call for help on the dark night. Marconi himself was going to go on the ships maiden voyage, but decided to go a couple days earlier for business. (Guglielmo Marconi - Biographical) -
Magnetic Discoveries
In the year 1922, 20 years after the creation of the Marconi Magnetic Detector, science was finally able to explain how it worked. Marconi's invention was done mostly by trial and error, but in 1922 they figured out the technology. It used wires and magnets to "catch" a signal in the air. (Jensen) -
Federal Republic of Central America Dissolves
In 1922 the Federal Republic of Central America Dissolved. This union included Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and El Salvador. All 5 now have similar flags to that of the union. ("On this Day") -
The Second Wedding
Guglielmo Marconi's second wedding was important due to one of the guests. As a matter of fact, Marconi's best man was Mussolini. Guglielmo was a strong supporter of Italian fascism, and both Marconi and Mussolini seemed to hold each other in high regard. ("Gugliemo Marconi) -
Amelia Earhart Disappears
On the 2nd of December 1937, Amelia Earhart disappeared over the Bermuda Triangle. She was the first ever woman to solo fly across the Atlantic. She was a very important woman to woman's rights due to her independent actions. ("On this Day") -
Death
On the 20th of July in Rome Marconi's life faded. Marconi had been suffering several heart attacks over the last couple of days, leading to his demise. Marconi's life was over, but his innovations live on in the modern day. (Guglielmo Marconi - Biographical)
