Inventor Fred Waller patented the aquaplane, which would become water skis.
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Scotsman John Logie Baird demonstrated the color television transmission in London for the first time.
Samuel Hopkins was awarded the first US patent.
Inventor Percy L. Spencer patented the Microwave Oven.
American businessman King Camp Gillette was granted his patent for the safety razor.
Inventor Chester Carlson created the first Xerox image.