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Census Bureau Announced Results Using Herman Hollerith's Machine

Census Bureau Announced Results Using Herman Hollerith's Machine

1890

The US Census Bureau announces the U.S. population of 62,622,250, determined for the first time by using an automated method, the Hollerith Census Machine.

The First Transatlantic Telegraph Message was sent

The First Transatlantic Telegraph Message was sent

1858

The message sent by Britain’s Queen Victoria to American President James Buchanan, read ‘Europe and America are united by telegraphic communication. Glory to God in the highest, on earth peace, goodwill to men.’ The cable, which cut down the time of communication between the two continents was successful only for a few months. Technical difficulties led to the cable being closed in October of 1858.

Patent for Loop-the-Loop Roller Coaster was Awarded

Patent for Loop-the-Loop Roller Coaster was Awarded

1898

The United States’ patent office awarded the patent for the loop-the-loop roller coaster to American inventor Edwin Prescott. First installed in Coney Island, New York, the roller coaster was able to carry only 4 people at a time.

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