360What happened in 1878?
3 moments from 1878 on 360n60, each told in 60 words or fewer.
- On this day · 19 February 1878
Edison patents the phonograph
On 19 February 1878, Thomas Edison received a patent for the phonograph, the first machine that could record sound and play it back. It recorded on a cylinder wrapped in tinfoil. His first recording was reportedly 'Mary Had a Little Lamb'. It led to the record industry.
- 1878–79 · from Edison's light bulb brings practical electric light
Swan demonstrates his lamp in England
- 1878 · from Alexander Graham Bell patents the telephone
First telephone exchange