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Charlie Patterson's life. These are only some of the major events that affected the life and times of
Charlie, his family, and friends. For example, Charlie is 26 years old when The National Association for Advancement of Colored People is formed (NAACP)
| Age | Date | Event |
|---|
| 6 |
1889 |
The first calculating machine is invented and uses punch cards |
| 12 |
1895 |
Wireless telegraph and the "antenna" are invented but it covers a very short distance. |
| 14 |
1897 |
First ship to shore message is sent using an improved form of wireless telegraph |
| 17 |
1900 |
The cause of yellow fever is discovered. It is proven that the fever is spread by mosquitoes. This rallies an effort to provide better mosquito control. |
| 17 |
1900 |
Freud publishes his book "The Interpretation of Dreams" |
| 18 |
1901 |
First transatlantic wireless telegraph is sent. |
| 19 |
1902 |
The first Tyrannosaurus Rex fossil is discovered. |
| 20 |
1903 |
Wright Brothers complete the first successful flight with an airplane at Kitty Hawk |
| 21 |
1904 |
The first vacuum tube diode is invented by Fleming |
| 23 |
1906 |
The triode vacuum tube is invented |
| 23 |
1906 |
Electrons are discovered by Thomson |
| 23 |
1906 |
Kellogg sells the first box of Corn Flakes |
| Age | Date | Event |
|---|
| 2 |
1885 |
NEWS HEADLINES: Eastman invents the box camera. For the first time photography becomes affordable for the average citizen. |
| 25 |
1908 |
NEWS HEADLINES: Henry Ford produces the first Model T automobile |
| Age | Date | Event |
|---|
| 26 |
1909 |
The National Association for Advancement of Colored People is formed (NAACP) |
| 27 |
1910 |
Boy Scout and Girl Scout Organizations are introduced in America and the concept of a "week end" meaning time off from regular work begins to take root. The British Empire covers 1/5th of the world land area. |
| Age | Date | Event |
|---|
| 26 |
1909 |
The "Piltdown Man" hoax -- a fake archeological discovery announced by dishonest scientists who wanted to "prove" that human beings had evolved in Europe |
