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  1. Thomas Edison demonstrates incandescent light | December 31, 1879 - HISTORY

    Feb 9, 2010 · In the first public demonstration of his incandescent lightbulb, American inventor Thomas Alva Edison lights up a street in Menlo Park, New Jersey. The Pennsylvania Railroad …

  2. December 31, 1879: Thomas Edison Demonstrates His Greatest …

    2 days ago · On December 31, 1879, Thomas Edison illuminated the world with the first public demonstration of his incandescent light bulb at Menlo Park, marking a pivotal moment in …

  3. 31 December 1879 | Thomas Edison lights up the world with his …

    On 31 December 1879, Thomas Alva Edison gave the first public demonstration of his practical incandescent light bulb at Menlo Park, New Jersey. This breakthr...

  4. 31 December 1879 | Todays History

    Dec 30, 2024 · Edison’s dedication to innovation extended beyond invention; he established research laboratories that fostered systematic and collaborative development, setting a …

  5. Edison "New Year's Eve" Demonstration Lamp - National Museum …

    This bulb was used during Edison’s public introduction of his lighting system on 31 December 1879. He invited everyone to visit Menlo Park to see the buildings and grounds illuminated by …

  6. Today in History: December 31, Edison demonstrates …

    19 hours ago · On Dec. 31, 1879, Thomas Edison first demonstrated his electric incandescent lights for the public by illuminating some 100 bulbs in and around his laboratory in Menlo Park, …

  7. Today in History: December 31, Edison demonstrates …

    1 day ago · TODAY IN HISTORY In 1879, Thomas Edison first demonstrated his electric incandescent lights for the public by illuminating some 100 bulbs in and around his laboratory …

  8. Thomas Edison Demonstrates the Electric Light Bulb

    On December 31st, 1879, Thomas Edison gave the first public demonstration of his electric light bulb, marking a pivotal moment in technological history. Edison’s invention of the light bulb …

  9. This Day in History: What Happened Today in History – 31 December

    1 day ago · December 31 has been marked by key global moments. On this day, Thomas Edison demonstrated his electric lightbulb publicly in 1879, and the Panama Canal was handed over …

  10. The Daily Standard World News

    1 day ago · Today is Wednesday, Dec. 31, the 366th and final day of 2025. This is New Year's Eve. Today in history: On Dec. 31, 1879, Thomas Edison first demonstrated his electric …