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7 September in history.

5 moments from 1856 to 1986: discovery, creativity and courage, each with a source to read more.

5 moments

Philo T. Farnsworth, inventor of modern television

1927

An all-electronic television. Philo Farnsworth, 21, sent the first image by all-electronic television, a simple straight line, from one room to another.

Wikipedia: Philo Farnsworth

Photo: Harris & Ewing / Wikimedia Commons (Public domain)

More from 7 September

  1. This is a photo of a monument in Finland identified by the ID 'Saimaa Canal' (Q1129324) - RKY: 1173

    1856

    The Saimaa Canal

    A canal opened linking Finland's lake Saimaa to the Gulf of Finland.

    Wikipedia: Saimaa Canal

    Photo: Petritap / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)

  2. Alberto Santos-Dumont, half-length portrait, facing front, sitting, with right arm resting on back of chair

    1906

    Santos-Dumont flies the 14-bis

    Alberto Santos-Dumont flew his aeroplane 14-bis in Paris, one of the first powered flights in Europe.

    Wikipedia: Alberto Santos-DumontWikipedia: Santos-Dumont 14-bis

    Photo: Zaida Ben-Yusuf / Adam Cuerden / Wikimedia Commons (Public domain)

  3. Pro Football Hall of Fame

    1963

    The Pro Football Hall of Fame

    The Pro Football Hall of Fame opened in Canton, Ohio, with 17 first members.

    Wikipedia: Pro Football Hall of Fame

    Photo: Erik Drost / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.0)

  4. Archbishop Desmond Tutu

    1986

    Desmond Tutu becomes archbishop

    Desmond Tutu became Archbishop of Cape Town, the first Black person to lead the Anglican Church in southern Africa.

    Wikipedia: Desmond Tutu

    Photo: Benny Gool / Wikimedia Commons (Public domain)

Moments chosen for discovery, creativity and courage. Each one links to a source where you can read more; photos are credited to their owners.