Edison’s Phonograph: The Invention That Gave Sound a Future
On November 21, 1877, Thomas Edison unveiled an invention that would forever change how humans interacted with sound: the phonograph. This groundbreaking device was the first capable of recording and reproducing sound, setting the stage for a revolution in music, communication, and entertainment. Edison’s announcement was met with awe and skepticism, as the concept of […]
Wimbledon Tournament Begins
The first Wimbledon Championship began on July 9, 1877, at the All England Croquet and Lawn Tennis Club in London. Originally started as a fundraising event for the club, Wimbledon has grown into the world’s oldest and arguably most prestigious tennis tournament, celebrated annually. This event not only marked the formalization of the sport but […]
First African American Graduate of West Point
Henry Ossian Flipper became the first African American to graduate from the United States Military Academy at West Point on June 15, 1877. Despite facing severe discrimination and social isolation during his time at the academy, Flipper persevered and was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army. His achievement marked a significant, though […]
Meeting with Sitting Bull
Brigadier General Alfred Terry meets with Sitting Bull in Canada to discuss the Indians’ return to the United States.