Dec. 18, 1878: Let There Be Light — Electric Light

Joseph Swan demonstrates the electric lamp to the Newcastle Chemical Society in northern England.

Source: http://www.wired.com/thisdayintech/2012/12/dec-18-1878-let-there-be-light-electric-light/

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