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Friday, 7 August 2026

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1783
John Heathcoat, invented lace-making machinery.
US Science & Technology 243 yrs ago
1886
Louis Alan Hazeltine, invented the neutrodyne circuit, making commercial radio possible.
US Science & Technology 140 yrs ago

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1888
Theophilus Van Kannel of Philadelphia receives a patent for his revolving door -- described as a storm door structure.
US Science & Technology 138 yrs ago