Births on April 24

Gideon Sundback

Born on April 24, 1880

Gideon Sundback, Swedish-American engineer and businessman, developed the zipper (d. 1954)

Gideon Sundback (April 24, 1880 – June 21, 1954) was a Swedish-American electrical engineer, who is most commonly associated with his work in the development of the zipper.

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Events on 1880

13 Feb

Edison effect
Thomas Edison observes the Edison effect.
13 May

Thomas Edison
In Menlo Park, New Jersey, Thomas Edison performs the first test of his electric railway.
7 Jun

Battle of Arica
War of the Pacific: The Battle of Arica, the assault and capture of Morro de Arica (Arica Cape), ends the Campaña del Desierto (Desert Campaign).
28 Jun

Ned Kelly
Australian bushranger Ned Kelly is captured at Glenrowan.
11 Nov

Ned Kelly
Australian bushranger Ned Kelly is hanged at Melbourne Gaol.

Births on April 24

Gideon Sundback

Born on April 24, 1880

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Events on 1880

Edison effect

Thomas Edison

Battle of Arica

Ned Kelly

Ned Kelly