Thomas Edison, American inventor (lightbulb, phonograph, motion picture camera), dies at the age of 84 in 1931.
Thomas Edison who is credited as an inventor of light bulb and phonograph took his last breath on October 18th in the year 1931. He is the one who contributed in the economy of America during the Industrial Revolution. He is cnsidered to be America's leading buismessman and innovator.
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