Historical Events
Thomas Edison's Phonograph
To his amazement, Thomas Edison records himself reciting "Mary had a little lamb" on his just completed cylinder phonograph, a device that recorded sound onto tinfoil cylinders [1]
Famous Deaths
- James Drummond, Scottish historical painter, (b. 1816)
Died in 1877 1877 Highlights
About August 12, 1877
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 146 years, 11 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Leo
