About October 22, 1879

October 22, 1879 is the 295th day of the year 1879 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 70 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Wednesday.

You can browse the full year 1879 calendar in case you need it.

A person born on this day will be 144 years old today. (Assuming this person is still alive and kicking)

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Libra is the sun sign of a person born on this day. Opal is the modern birthstone for this month. Jasper is the mystical birthstone from Tibetan origin that dates back over a thousand years.

What Happened On October 22, 1879

  • 1879
    Using a filament of carbonized thread, Thomas Edison tests the first practical electric incandescent light bulb (it lasted 13½ hours before burning out).

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