by Nationwide Electric | Feb 11, 2018 | Community, Electricity History
The Basics: Born: February 11, 1847 Lived in: Ohio and New Jersey Discovered: The “Edison effect,” or electric waves in space. This discovery allowed for the invention of radios, televisions, computers and other wireless products. Invented: An improved the...
by Nationwide Electric | Aug 27, 2017 | Community
The following timeline tables list the discoveries and inventions in the history of electricity: Early Years 600 BCE: Thales of Miletus discovered static electricity. 1600 CE: William Gilbert was the first person to use the word...