Curiosity for 2028-10-21
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Today in history
October 21: historical facts and curiosities
What happened on this date in history? Explore landmark events, discoveries, and curiosities from October 21.
Curiosity for 2027-10-21
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Edison's Incandescent Light Bulb Debuts (1879)
On October 21, 1879, American inventor Thomas Edison successfully tested a commercially practical incandescent light bulb at his Menlo Park laboratory. While not the first to create a light bulb, Edison's design, using a carbonized cotton thread filament, achieved a significant milestone by burning for over 13.5 hours. This innovation was pivotal, leading to widespread adoption of electric lighting and the eventual development of modern electrical power systems, fundamentally changing global society.
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