Guest guest Posted February 26, 2011 Report Share Posted February 26, 2011 Reminder from: FAMSecretSociety Yahoo! Group Title: Tine Capsule: February 26th Date: Saturday February 26, 2011 Time: 12:30 am - 12:30 am Repeats: This event repeats every year. Notes: On this day in 1870, the first NYC subway line opened (pneumatic powered). 1930, the first red and green traffic lights were installed (Manhattan NYC). 1935, the RADAR-Radio Detection and Ranging device was first demonstrated ( -Watt). 1938, the first passenger ship was equipped with radar. 1954, the first typesetting machine (photo engraving) was used, Quincy MA. 1955, G. F. became the first aviator bailed out at supersonic speed. Noteworthy people born on this day:In 1842: Camille Flammarion, Mars researcher and popularizer of astronomy. Get reminders on your mobile, Yahoo! Messenger, and email.Edit reminder options Copyright © 2011 Yahoo! Inc. All Rights Reserved | Terms of Service | Privacy Policy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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