Sir Joseph Wilson Swan was the first person to invent a practical and longer-lasting electic lightbulb.
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1880
Englishmen, John Milne invents the modern seismograph.
The British Perforated Paper Company invents a form of toilet paper.
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1881
Alexander Graham Bell invents the first crude metal detector.
Chester A. Arthur president of the USA 1881-1885. Chester A. Arthur, vice president under James Garfield, sworn in as president upon the death of Garfield.
David Houston patents the roll film for cameras.
Edward Leveaux patents the automatic player piano.
James Garfield president of the USA 1881. James Garfield wounded by assassin's bullet on 3 Jul 1881 and dies 19 Sep 1881.