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Nikola Tesla's Birth
Nikola Tesla was born on July 10, 1856, in Smiljan, Croatia. -
Graduation
On this date, he graduated from the Graz University of Technology -
Brushless AC Motor and Leaving for USA
In 1882, he came up with the idea of a brushless AC motor, and left for the US after failing to gain interest. -
Arrival and Hiring at Edison's Headquarters
Tesla finally arrived in the US and got a subsequent job at Edison's Headquarters in Manhattan. -
Tesla's Problems With Funding
Tesla has some problems with funding (1885-1887) -
George Westinghouse Pays Tesla
This year, Westinghouse paid Tesla $60,000, and offered him a position in his company. -
Patent Filing
Tesla filed many patents during this year, because he had finally found interest in his inventions. -
Tesla Works Under Westinghouse
Westinghouse hires Tesla, and pays him $60,000 for his inventions -
World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j6vhnkhW4e4 Tesla and Westinghouse successfully light the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago -
Global Wireless Communication System
Tesla plans to build a global wireless communication system, but fails. -
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Tesla Science Center Foundation
A group called the TSC is created with the mission of trying to preserve his site at Wardenclyffe. -
Wardenclyffe Put Up for Sale
The site goes on the market for $1.6 million, and the TSC works diligently to raise funds. -
Matthew Inman Raises Money
Matthew Inman, author of a webcomic, starts raising money to build a Tesla museum. -
Fundraising Successful
Fundraising for the new Tesla museum became a success.
