Neon lighting was first demonstrated at the Paris Motor Show by Georges Claude.
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The Festival of Reason was held at Notre Dame, Paris.
Inventor Hamilton Smith received his patent for his rotary washing machine.
Noah Cushing patented the washing machine in Quebec, Canada.
Inventor Otis Tufts patented the first elevator in the US.
Inventor Moses F Gale patented the cigar lighter in the US.
