Historical Events
Edison's Cylinder Phonograph
Thomas Edison files for a patent for the cylinder phonograph [1]
Famous Deaths
- Robert Parker Parrott, American inventor (developed the rifled cannon known as the Parrott gun), dies at 73
Died in 1877 1877 Highlights
About December 24, 1877
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 146 years, 4 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Capricorn