Guest guest Posted February 19, 2006 Report Share Posted February 19, 2006 Reminder from the Calendar of Time Capsule: February 19th Sunday February 19, 2006 12:30 am - 12:30 am This event repeats every year. Notes: On this day in1856, the tin-type camera was patented by Hamilton , Gambier OH. 1878, Alva Edison patented the gramophone (phonograph).1913, the first prize inserted into a Cracker Jack box.1945, 900 Japanese soldiers were reported killed by crocodiles in 2 days. 1986, the USSR launched the Mir space station into Earth's orbit. Noteworthy person born on this day:In 1859: Svante August Arhenius, Swedish physicist/chemist (Nobel 1903). ADVERTISEMENT Copyright © 2006 . Privacy Policy - Terms of Service Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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