Thomas A. Edison was granted a patent on the phonograph on this day in 1878.
"Dear Mr. Edison: I am astonished and terrified at the results of this evening's experiment. Astonished at the wonderful form you have developed and terrified at the thought that so much hideous and bad music will be put on records forever." -- Sir Arthur Sullivan.
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Giving Edison the needle
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