Episode 2 of 2
First Demonstration of the Phonograph
- When
- 1877-11-29
- Where
- unspecified
Edison demonstrated the phonograph for the first time on November 29, 1877.
The phonograph was demonstrated for the first time on November 29, 1877. The invention gained Edison wider notice in 1877 due to this demonstration, establishing his reputation for the phonograph. The supplied passages do not specify the location of this first demonstration.
Sources
- Phonograph Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-04
- Thomas Edison Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-04
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