Thomas Edison received a patent for his new invention, the phonograph.
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Trio inventors were granted the patent to the ATM.
Thomas Edison's first overhead electric lighting system began service in Roselle, New Jersey.
Thomas Edison demonstrated his phonograph to the editors of 'Scientific American.'
The world celebrated the introduction of sliced bread for the first time.
Inventor Phillip W Pratt obtained the patent for his sprinkler system designed to extinguish fires.
