Today in History: February 19, Edison issued a patent for the phonograph

Today is Thursday, Feb. 19, the 50th day of 2026. There are 315 days left in the year.

Today in history:

On Feb. 19, 1878, inventor Thomas Edison was issued a patent for the phonograph.

Also on this date:

In 1473, astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus was born in Torun, Poland.

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