Nikola Tesla

Born

Jul 9, 1856

He was born in July 9th, 1856 in Smiljan, Croatia. His mom's name was Djuka Mandic and she was an inventor that made small household appliences. His father's name was Milutin Tesla and he was a priest and writer. His father wanted him to be a priest, but Nikola wanted to be an inventor.

Nikola comes to the U.S.

Nov 18, 1884

He started working with Thomas Edison

Dec 21, 1884

Tesla and Edison parted ways.

Sep 29, 1885

In 1886, he recieved funding for his new Tesla Electric Company and became interested in his AC electrical system.

Jan 1, 1886

In 1888, George Westinghouse purchased Nikola Tesla's patents for $60,000 in cash and stock in the Westinghouse Corporation

Nov 18, 1888

He invented the Tesla Coil in 1891 which was an invention that is still used in radio technology today.

Nov 18, 1891

In 1895, Tesla designed what was one of the first AC hydroelectric power plants at Niagara Falls on the U.S. side

Nov 18, 1895

Then, it was used to power Buffalo, New York, in 1896, a feat that was highly publicized throughout the world.

Nov 18, 1896

He discovered X-ray, Remote Controls, and rotating magnetic field in the late 1800s and early 1900s

Nov 18, 1900

He developed the idea for smartphones in 1901

Nov 18, 1901

He invented the neon lamp in 1910

Nov 18, 1910

Death

Jan 7, 1943

Yeah, he pretty much died because of coronary thrombosis (heart attack).