Tag Archives: technology

November 22, 1906

Posted on November 22, 2013 by Joel Byers

On This Date in TWISTED-HISTORY.com! in 1906, the International Radio Telegraphic Convention in Berlin adopted the SOS distress signal. It wasn’t until 2004 that it also adopted OMG, WTF, SMH, LOL and ROFLMAO. Close Bookmark and Share This Page Save to Browser Favorites / BookmarksAskbackflipblinklistBlogBookmarkBloglinesBlogMarksBlogsvineBuddyMarksBUMPzee!CiteULikeConnoteadel.icio.usDiggdiigoDotNetKicksDropJackdzoneFacebookFarkFavesFriendsitefolkd.comFurlGoogleJamespotJeqqKaboodlekirtsylinkaGoGoLinkedInMa.gnoliaMister WongMixxMySpaceNetvouzNewsvineoneviewOnlyWirePlugIMPropellerRedditSegnaloShoutwireSimpySlashdotSurphaceSphinnSpurlSquidooStumbleUponTechnoratiThisNextTwitterWebrideWindows LiveYahoo!Email This to a Friend  Link HTML:  Permalink:  If you like this then … Continue reading →

Posted in 20th Century, Historical Facts | Tagged | Leave a comment

November 15, 1901

Posted on November 15, 2013 by Joel Byers

On This Date in TWISTED-HISTORY! in 1901 – Miller Reese patented an electrical hearing aid so he could listen to what his wife, Delores was saying. Very soon afterwards, he patented the turn-off switch for said hearing aid.

Posted in 20th Century, Historical Facts | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

October 28, 1904

Posted on October 28, 2013 by Joel Byers

On This Date in TWISTED-HISTORY! in 1904, the St. Louis Police Department became the first one to use fingerprinting. Fingerprinting became an invaluable evidence gathering tool for the solving of cases involving murder, armed robbery, and burglary. Although when the police tried to dust the breasts of the young and recently widow Alice Mulgoonie to … Continue reading →

Posted in 20th Century, Historical Facts | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

October 27, 1927

Posted on October 27, 2013 by Joel Byers

On This Date in TWISTED-HISTORY! in 1927, the film director and inventor Fred Waller received his patent for water skis. Many years later when he was asked about how he came up with the idea, he mentioned that he was directing a silent Western and the damsel in distress was bound with ropes tied to … Continue reading →

Posted in 20th Century, Historical Facts | Tagged , | Leave a comment

October 25, 1954

Posted on October 25, 2013 by Joel Byers

On This Date in TWISTED-HISTORY! in 1954 President Eisenhower conducted the first televised Cabinet meeting. Millions of students throughout the US were forced to watch as TVs were wheeled into the classroom for the first time. The novelty of a TV in the classroom wore off within 15 seconds and the incredible soul destroying boredom … Continue reading →

Posted in 20th Century, Historical Facts | Tagged , | Leave a comment

October 11, 1983

Posted on October 11, 2013 by Joel Byers

On This Date in TWISTED-HISTORY! in 1983 the last hand-cranked telephones in the U.S. went out of service. The 440 telephone customers of Bryant Pond, Maine, were switched to direct-dial service. At the same time, their request to have color added to their lives was granted by President Reagan. Homeowner Ralph Dergist was initially happy, … Continue reading →

Posted in 20th Century, Historical Facts | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment