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3Victory Lamp Company–fi rst shop opened to produce gas mantlesVictory Lamp Company–fi rst shop opened to produce gas mantlesVictory Lamp Company–fi rst shop opened to produce gas mantlesVictory Lamp Company–fi rst shop opened to produce gas mantlesVictory Lamp Company–fi rst shop opened to produce gas mantlesVictory Lamp Company–fi rst shop opened to produce gas mantlesVictory Lamp Company–fi rst shop opened to produce gas mantles 3Victory Lamp Company worth Victory Lamp Company worth Victory Lamp Company worth $1,000,000–bad investments$1,000,000–bad investments$1,000,000–bad investmentswent bankruptwent bankrupt

Progress Manufacturing Company Progress Manufacturing Company Progress Manufacturing Company Progress Manufacturing Company producing outdoor lanterns only, producing outdoor lanterns only, producing outdoor lanterns only, 6,000 sq. ft., staff 12 6,000 sq. ft., staff 12

12,000 sq. ft. 12,000 sq. ft.

3Begins production of recessed downlightBegins production of recessed downlightBegins production of recessed downlightBegins production of recessed downlight

3Move to Germantown and Masters Street, Move to Germantown and Masters Street, Move to Germantown and Masters Street, Move to Germantown and Masters Street, 40,000 sq. ft.40,000 sq. ft.

3World War ll, shut down for four years except World War ll, shut down for four years except World War ll, shut down for four years except World War ll, shut down for four years except World War ll, shut down for four years except sporadic military assignmentssporadic military assignmentssporadic military assignments

3Retirement of Frank RosenRetirement of Frank RosenRetirement of Frank Rosen

First catalog after WWII First catalog after WWII First catalog after WWII First catalog after WWII

3AirSweepTMTM fan production fan production

3Broad expansion into fl uorescent productsBroad expansion into fl uorescent productsBroad expansion into fl uorescent productsBroad expansion into fl uorescent products

3Coast to coast manufacturer, investment in advanced equipment to make manufacturing economies and lower prices possible

3Death of Frank Rosen 1887-1954Death of Frank Rosen 1887-1954

3Acquisition of Canadian Progress Luminaire

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3Ruben P. Rosen, joins father at Progress,Ruben P. Rosen, joins father at Progress,Ruben P. Rosen, joins father at Progress,Ruben P. Rosen, joins father at Progress,3Frank Rosen, founds Frank Rosen, founds

3Gas mantlesGas mantles3Outdoor lantern productionOutdoor lantern productionOutdoor lantern production

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William H. Taft William H. Taft William H. Taft Woodrow Wilson Woodrow Wilson Woodrow Wilson Warren G. Harding Warren G. Harding Warren G. Harding Calvin Coolidge Calvin Coolidge Calvin Coolidge Herbert Hoover Herbert Hoover Herbert Hoover Herbert Hoover Franklin D. Roosevelt Franklin D. Roosevelt Franklin D. Roosevelt Harry S. Truman Harry S. Truman Harry S. Truman Dwight D. Eisenhower Dwight D. Eisenhower Dwight D. Eisenhower Theodore Roosevelt Theodore Roosevelt Theodore Roosevelt

3Cornfl akes invented by Cornfl akes invented by William KelloggWilliam Kellogg 3Lifesavers invented by Clarence Crane Lifesavers invented by Clarence Crane Lifesavers invented by Clarence Crane Lifesavers invented by Clarence Crane

3First PGA ChampionshipFirst PGA ChampionshipFirst PGA Championship3Boy Scouts establishedBoy Scouts established3First Pulitzer PrizesFirst Pulitzer Prizes

3NFL foundedNFL founded

3First Academy AwardsFirst Academy Awards

3Route 66 opened, linking Chicago to Los AngelesRoute 66 opened, linking Chicago to Los AngelesRoute 66 opened, linking Chicago to Los AngelesRoute 66 opened, linking Chicago to Los AngelesRoute 66 opened, linking Chicago to Los Angeles

Penny loafers invented by John R. Bass Penny loafers invented by John R. Bass Penny loafers invented by John R. Bass Penny loafers invented by John R. Bass Penny loafers invented by John R. Bass3First Mickey Mouse cartoonFirst Mickey Mouse cartoonFirst Mickey Mouse cartoon

3The Slinky invented by Richard JamesThe Slinky invented by Richard JamesThe Slinky invented by Richard JamesThe Slinky invented by Richard James3First Peabody AwardsFirst Peabody Awards3Cheeseburger Cheeseburger

invented3First Golden Globe AwardsFirst Golden Globe AwardsFirst Golden Globe Awards

3First Tony AwardsFirst Tony Awards

3First Emmy AwardsFirst Emmy Awards

3Mr. Potato Head patentedMr. Potato Head patentedMr. Potato Head patented3Disneyland opens

3McDonalds foundedMcDonalds founded3PEZ candy invented by Edward Haas IIIPEZ candy invented by Edward Haas IIIPEZ candy invented by Edward Haas IIIPEZ candy invented by Edward Haas III

3Cleveland DJ coins term “Rock and Roll”Cleveland DJ coins term “Rock and Roll”Cleveland DJ coins term “Rock and Roll”Cleveland DJ coins term “Rock and Roll”

3James Bond introduced in “Casino Royale” novelJames Bond introduced in “Casino Royale” novelJames Bond introduced in “Casino Royale” novel

3The fi rst broadcast of the radio The fi rst broadcast of the radio The fi rst broadcast of the radio show The ShadowThe Shadow

3Tarzan is releasedTarzan is released3John Wayne stars in John Wayne stars in

Hurricane ExpressHurricane Express3Shirley Temple appears in her Shirley Temple appears in her Shirley Temple appears in her

fi rst movie Bright Eyes and sings and sings On the Good Ship LollipopOn the Good Ship LollipopOn the Good Ship Lollipop

3US Weather Bureau experimented with radiotelegraphy to speed notice of weather conditionsUS Weather Bureau experimented with radiotelegraphy to speed notice of weather conditionsUS Weather Bureau experimented with radiotelegraphy to speed notice of weather conditionsUS Weather Bureau experimented with radiotelegraphy to speed notice of weather conditionsUS Weather Bureau experimented with radiotelegraphy to speed notice of weather conditionsUS Weather Bureau experimented with radiotelegraphy to speed notice of weather conditionsUS Weather Bureau experimented with radiotelegraphy to speed notice of weather conditionsUS Weather Bureau experimented with radiotelegraphy to speed notice of weather conditions

3Ford introduces Model T priced at $850Ford introduces Model T priced at $850Ford introduces Model T priced at $850Ford introduces Model T priced at $850

3Jeanette Rankin–First woman elected to congressJeanette Rankin–First woman elected to congressJeanette Rankin–First woman elected to congressJeanette Rankin–First woman elected to congressJeanette Rankin–First woman elected to congress Daylight Savings Time introduced Daylight Savings Time introduced Daylight Savings Time introduced Daylight Savings Time introduced

Prohibition begins Prohibition begins Prohibition begins

31st US aircraft carriers launched1st US aircraft carriers launched1st US aircraft carriers launched

3Women granted right to voteWomen granted right to voteWomen granted right to vote CONVEX pioneers interconnection between power utilities CONVEX pioneers interconnection between power utilities CONVEX pioneers interconnection between power utilities CONVEX pioneers interconnection between power utilities CONVEX pioneers interconnection between power utilities CONVEX pioneers interconnection between power utilities

3Lindberg fl ies solo across AtlanticLindberg fl ies solo across AtlanticLindberg fl ies solo across Atlantic3New York Stock Market crashNew York Stock Market crashNew York Stock Market crash Amelia Earhart–First woman to fl y solo across Atlantic Amelia Earhart–First woman to fl y solo across Atlantic Amelia Earhart–First woman to fl y solo across Atlantic Amelia Earhart–First woman to fl y solo across Atlantic Amelia Earhart–First woman to fl y solo across Atlantic

3The fi rst regular television The fi rst regular television The fi rst regular television broadcast in the USbroadcast in the US

3FDR launches New Deal–Prohibition endsFDR launches New Deal–Prohibition endsFDR launches New Deal–Prohibition endsFDR launches New Deal–Prohibition ends

3Social Security enactedSocial Security enacted3 Hoover Dam completed Hoover Dam completed Hoover Dam completed

3 Interstate Highway system begins construction Interstate Highway system begins construction Interstate Highway system begins construction Interstate Highway system begins construction3 Bikini invented Bikini invented

3Jackie Robinson becomes fi rst black professional baseball playerJackie Robinson becomes fi rst black professional baseball playerJackie Robinson becomes fi rst black professional baseball playerJackie Robinson becomes fi rst black professional baseball playerJackie Robinson becomes fi rst black professional baseball playerJackie Robinson becomes fi rst black professional baseball player

3Atomic Energy Act allows private ownership of nuclear reactorsAtomic Energy Act allows private ownership of nuclear reactors

3First modern credit card (Diners Club)First modern credit card (Diners Club)First modern credit card (Diners Club)First modern credit card (Diners Club) San Francisco earthquake San Francisco earthquake San Francisco earthquake San Francisco earthquake 3First permanent automobile license plates issuedFirst permanent automobile license plates issuedFirst permanent automobile license plates issuedFirst permanent automobile license plates issued

General Motors formed General Motors formed General Motors formed General Motors formed

3Titanic sinksTitanic sinks3Ford producesFord produces

one-millionth carone-millionth car3Jazz sweeps the USJazz sweeps the US

1920-1940–Harlem Renaissance 1920-1940–Harlem Renaissance 1920-1940–Harlem Renaissance 1920-1940–Harlem Renaissance

3First motel opensFirst motel opens Construction begins on Empire State Building Construction begins on Empire State Building Construction begins on Empire State Building Construction begins on Empire State Building Construction begins on Empire State Building Construction begins on Empire State Building Work begins on Golden Gate Bridge Work begins on Golden Gate Bridge Work begins on Golden Gate Bridge Work begins on Golden Gate Bridge3Nylon stockings appear in USNylon stockings appear in USNylon stockings appear in US

3 Pay as you go income tax Pay as you go income tax Pay as you go income tax

One million veterans enroll in colleges One million veterans enroll in colleges One million veterans enroll in colleges One million veterans enroll in colleges One million veterans enroll in colleges First US nuclear submarine launched First US nuclear submarine launched First US nuclear submarine launched

3Rosa Parks arrested

3Supreme Court rules segregation of public schools unconstitutionalSupreme Court rules segregation of public schools unconstitutionalSupreme Court rules segregation of public schools unconstitutional Federal Power Act Federal Power Act Federal Power Act

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3First US Air MailFirst US Air Mail3Frozen food, processed by Clarence Birdseye,Frozen food, processed by Clarence Birdseye,Frozen food, processed by Clarence Birdseye,Frozen food, processed by Clarence Birdseye,

hits commercial market for the fi rst timehits commercial market for the fi rst timehits commercial market for the fi rst timehits commercial market for the fi rst time Plans submitted for Rockefeller Center Plans submitted for Rockefeller Center Plans submitted for Rockefeller Center Plans submitted for Rockefeller Center Plans submitted for Rockefeller Center

3Zippo lighter invented by Zippo lighter invented by Zippo lighter invented by George C. BlaisdellGeorge C. BlaisdellJohn Cockcroft and Ernest Walton John Cockcroft and Ernest Walton John Cockcroft and Ernest Walton split the atom’s nucleussplit the atom’s nucleussplit the atom’s nucleus

3World War I beginsWorld War I begins 3Treaty of Versailles ends WWlTreaty of Versailles ends WWlTreaty of Versailles ends WWl 3WWII BeginsWWII Begins 3Japan attacks Pearl Harbor, Japan attacks Pearl Harbor, Japan attacks Pearl Harbor, US enters WWIIUS enters WWII

3NATO establishedNATO established3Korean War beginsKorean War begins3League of Nations formedLeague of Nations formedLeague of Nations formed

3USSR formedUSSR formed 3US grants Cuba independenceUS grants Cuba independenceUS grants Cuba independence 3Churchill resigns as Prime Minister of Great Britain3Mao sets off on Long March.Mao sets off on Long March.Mao sets off on Long March.3Japan takes control of ManchuriaJapan takes control of ManchuriaJapan takes control of Manchuria

3Stalin formally collectivizes Russian farmsStalin formally collectivizes Russian farmsStalin formally collectivizes Russian farmsStalin formally collectivizes Russian farms

3Color photography invented by Auguste and Louis Lumiere Color photography invented by Auguste and Louis Lumiere Color photography invented by Auguste and Louis Lumiere Color photography invented by Auguste and Louis Lumiere Color photography invented by Auguste and Louis Lumiere

3Illuminating Engineering Society Illuminating Engineering Society Illuminating Engineering Society marked a formal recognition that marked a formal recognition that marked a formal recognition that lighting had moved from the realm of lighting had moved from the realm of lighting had moved from the realm of lighting had moved from the realm of lone inventors to that of a professionlone inventors to that of a professionlone inventors to that of a professionlone inventors to that of a profession

3Thomas Edison demonstrated the fi rst talking motion pictureThomas Edison demonstrated the fi rst talking motion pictureThomas Edison demonstrated the fi rst talking motion pictureThomas Edison demonstrated the fi rst talking motion pictureThomas Edison demonstrated the fi rst talking motion picture Georges Claude displayed the fi rst neon lamp in Paris Georges Claude displayed the fi rst neon lamp in Paris Georges Claude displayed the fi rst neon lamp in Paris Georges Claude displayed the fi rst neon lamp in Paris Georges Claude displayed the fi rst neon lamp in Paris Georges Claude displayed the fi rst neon lamp in Paris

3Cloth covered stranded electric wire perfectedCloth covered stranded electric wire perfectedCloth covered stranded electric wire perfectedCloth covered stranded electric wire perfected

Stainless steel invented Stainless steel invented Stainless steel invented3Einstein’s General Theory of Relativity releasedEinstein’s General Theory of Relativity releasedEinstein’s General Theory of Relativity releasedEinstein’s General Theory of Relativity released

3Arc welder inventedArc welder invented 3Garrett A. Morgan invents traffi c signalGarrett A. Morgan invents traffi c signalGarrett A. Morgan invents traffi c signalGarrett A. Morgan invents traffi c signal

3First television transmission (England)First television transmission (England)First television transmission (England)First television transmission (England)

3First regular television broadcastFirst regular television broadcastFirst regular television broadcast 3Polaroid camera inventedPolaroid camera inventedPolaroid camera invented 3Microwave oven created by Percy SpencerMicrowave oven created by Percy SpencerMicrowave oven created by Percy SpencerMicrowave oven created by Percy Spencer

3First plastic, Bakelite, manufacturedFirst plastic, Bakelite, manufacturedFirst plastic, Bakelite, manufactured

Halley’s comet observed Halley’s comet observed Halley’s comet observed Halley’s comet observed

3Mexican revolutionMexican revolution Japan annexes Korea Japan annexes Korea Japan annexes Korea

3Zipper inventedZipper invented Nobel Prize in Physics for Planek’s Quantum TheoryNobel Prize in Physics for Planek’s Quantum TheoryNobel Prize in Physics for Planek’s Quantum TheoryNobel Prize in Physics for Planek’s Quantum TheoryNobel Prize in Physics for Planek’s Quantum Theory 3Subway opens in RomeSubway opens in RomeSubway opens in Rome Vatican State formedVatican State formed

3Nobel Prize for light diffusionNobel Prize for light diffusionNobel Prize for light diffusion

3First radar system First radar system built in UK

Sydney Bridge completed Sydney Bridge completed Sydney Bridge completed Sydney Bridge completed3Nautilus travels under Arctic OceanNautilus travels under Arctic OceanNautilus travels under Arctic Ocean

Helicopter invented Helicopter invented Helicopter invented3First electron microscopeFirst electron microscopeFirst electron microscope

3First computerFirst computer

3CBS broadcasts fi rst color television programCBS broadcasts fi rst color television programCBS broadcasts fi rst color television programCBS broadcasts fi rst color television program3SONY produces pocket size transistor radio

3Penicillin discoveredPenicillin discovered’09

3Picasso invents cubismPicasso invents cubism

First talking movie to be released with pre-First talking movie to be released with pre-First talking movie to be released with pre-First talking movie to be released with pre-recorded score and synchronized sound effectsrecorded score and synchronized sound effectsrecorded score and synchronized sound effectsrecorded score and synchronized sound effects

3Tungsten fi lament lampTungsten fi lament lampTungsten fi lament lamp

3Gas fi lled lampGas fi lled lamp

3Fresnel lens spotlightFresnel lens spotlight

3First frosted light bulbs producedFirst frosted light bulbs producedFirst frosted light bulbs produced3Experimental fl uorescent lamp patentedExperimental fl uorescent lamp patentedExperimental fl uorescent lamp patentedExperimental fl uorescent lamp patented

3 Flashbulb3EC–established the Hertz, electrical unit of measurementEC–established the Hertz, electrical unit of measurementEC–established the Hertz, electrical unit of measurementEC–established the Hertz, electrical unit of measurementEC–established the Hertz, electrical unit of measurement

3Gobo/templateGobo/template3Low pressure sodium lampLow pressure sodium lampLow pressure sodium lamp

3First fl uorescent lampFirst fl uorescent lamp3Candela–The modern unit adapted in 1948 for the Candela–The modern unit adapted in 1948 for the Candela–The modern unit adapted in 1948 for the Candela–The modern unit adapted in 1948 for the Candela–The modern unit adapted in 1948 for the

measurement of light intensity is the candela (cd) measurement of light intensity is the candela (cd) measurement of light intensity is the candela (cd) measurement of light intensity is the candela (cd) measurement of light intensity is the candela (cd)

3Fiber optics—The invention of fi ber optics changed the world of communications and technology. The principal of “total internal refl ectance” was demonstrated about 1870 by Tyndal, when he shone a light at a spout of water as it gushed out of a tank. The water fell in an arc and the light went with it

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3 PAR lamp3First edition of the International Electrotechnical Vocabulary producedFirst edition of the International Electrotechnical Vocabulary producedFirst edition of the International Electrotechnical Vocabulary producedFirst edition of the International Electrotechnical Vocabulary producedFirst edition of the International Electrotechnical Vocabulary producedFirst edition of the International Electrotechnical Vocabulary producedFirst edition of the International Electrotechnical Vocabulary producedFirst edition of the International Electrotechnical Vocabulary produced

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331896–Socket for incandescent lamps patented 1896–Socket for incandescent lamps patented 1896–Socket for incandescent lamps patented 1896–Socket for incandescent lamps patented by Harvey Hubbell by Harvey Hubbell by Harvey Hubbell’96

3Hubbell invents toggle light switchHubbell invents toggle light switchHubbell invents toggle light switch Progress LightingProgress Lighting

Mailing AddressMailing AddressPost Offi ce Box 5704Post Offi ce Box 5704Spartanburg, South CarolinaSpartanburg, South CarolinaSpartanburg, South Carolina29304-570429304-5704

Street AddressStreet Address101 Corporate Drive101 Corporate DriveSpartanburg, South CarolinaSpartanburg, South CarolinaSpartanburg, South Carolina29303-500729303-5007

InternationalInternational1616 Auto Route 440 West1616 Auto Route 440 West1616 Auto Route 440 West1616 Auto Route 440 WestLaval, QuebecLaval, QuebecCanada H7S 2E7Canada H7S 2E7

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100 Years of Progress 100 Years of Progress 100 Years of Progress 100 Years of Progress 100 Years of Progress 100 Years of Progress 100 Years of Progress 100 Years of Progress 100 Years of Progress 100 Years of Progress 100 Years of Progress 100 Years of Progress 100 Years of Progress1906–20061906–20061906–20061906–20061906–20061906–20061906–2006 100 Years of Progress1906–2006 100 Years of Progress 100 Years of Progress1906–2006 100 Years of Progress 100 Years of Progress1906–2006 100 Years of Progress 100 Years of Progress1906–2006 100 Years of Progress 100 Years of Progress1906–2006 100 Years of Progress 100 Years of Progress1906–2006 100 Years of Progress 100 Years of Progress1906–2006 100 Years of Progress

Founded in Philadelphia in 1906 by Frank Rosen, under the name Victory Lamp Company, Progress Founded in Philadelphia in 1906 by Frank Rosen, under the name Victory Lamp Company, Progress Founded in Philadelphia in 1906 by Frank Rosen, under the name Victory Lamp Company, Progress Founded in Philadelphia in 1906 by Frank Rosen, under the name Victory Lamp Company, Progress Founded in Philadelphia in 1906 by Frank Rosen, under the name Victory Lamp Company, Progress Founded in Philadelphia in 1906 by Frank Rosen, under the name Victory Lamp Company, Progress Founded in Philadelphia in 1906 by Frank Rosen, under the name Victory Lamp Company, Progress Founded in Philadelphia in 1906 by Frank Rosen, under the name Victory Lamp Company, Progress Founded in Philadelphia in 1906 by Frank Rosen, under the name Victory Lamp Company, Progress Founded in Philadelphia in 1906 by Frank Rosen, under the name Victory Lamp Company, Progress Founded in Philadelphia in 1906 by Frank Rosen, under the name Victory Lamp Company, Progress Founded in Philadelphia in 1906 by Frank Rosen, under the name Victory Lamp Company, Progress Founded in Philadelphia in 1906 by Frank Rosen, under the name Victory Lamp Company, Progress Founded in Philadelphia in 1906 by Frank Rosen, under the name Victory Lamp Company, Progress Founded in Philadelphia in 1906 by Frank Rosen, under the name Victory Lamp Company, Progress Founded in Philadelphia in 1906 by Frank Rosen, under the name Victory Lamp Company, Progress Founded in Philadelphia in 1906 by Frank Rosen, under the name Victory Lamp Company, Progress Founded in Philadelphia in 1906 by Frank Rosen, under the name Victory Lamp Company, Progress Founded in Philadelphia in 1906 by Frank Rosen, under the name Victory Lamp Company, Progress Founded in Philadelphia in 1906 by Frank Rosen, under the name Victory Lamp Company, Progress Founded in Philadelphia in 1906 by Frank Rosen, under the name Victory Lamp Company, Progress Founded in Philadelphia in 1906 by Frank Rosen, under the name Victory Lamp Company, Progress Lighting has Lighting has Lighting has grown into the largest manufacturer of residential and light commercial lighting. Over the past 100 years, grown into the largest manufacturer of residential and light commercial lighting. Over the past 100 years, grown into the largest manufacturer of residential and light commercial lighting. Over the past 100 years, grown into the largest manufacturer of residential and light commercial lighting. Over the past 100 years, grown into the largest manufacturer of residential and light commercial lighting. Over the past 100 years, grown into the largest manufacturer of residential and light commercial lighting. Over the past 100 years, grown into the largest manufacturer of residential and light commercial lighting. Over the past 100 years, grown into the largest manufacturer of residential and light commercial lighting. Over the past 100 years, grown into the largest manufacturer of residential and light commercial lighting. Over the past 100 years, grown into the largest manufacturer of residential and light commercial lighting. Over the past 100 years, grown into the largest manufacturer of residential and light commercial lighting. Over the past 100 years, grown into the largest manufacturer of residential and light commercial lighting. Over the past 100 years, grown into the largest manufacturer of residential and light commercial lighting. Over the past 100 years, grown into the largest manufacturer of residential and light commercial lighting. Over the past 100 years, grown into the largest manufacturer of residential and light commercial lighting. Over the past 100 years, grown into the largest manufacturer of residential and light commercial lighting. Over the past 100 years, grown into the largest manufacturer of residential and light commercial lighting. Over the past 100 years, grown into the largest manufacturer of residential and light commercial lighting. Over the past 100 years, grown into the largest manufacturer of residential and light commercial lighting. Over the past 100 years, grown into the largest manufacturer of residential and light commercial lighting. Over the past 100 years, grown into the largest manufacturer of residential and light commercial lighting. Over the past 100 years, grown into the largest manufacturer of residential and light commercial lighting. Over the past 100 years, grown into the largest manufacturer of residential and light commercial lighting. Over the past 100 years, Progress Progress has diversifi ed and expanded in order to offer a wide range of products in every area of the residential has diversifi ed and expanded in order to offer a wide range of products in every area of the residential has diversifi ed and expanded in order to offer a wide range of products in every area of the residential has diversifi ed and expanded in order to offer a wide range of products in every area of the residential has diversifi ed and expanded in order to offer a wide range of products in every area of the residential has diversifi ed and expanded in order to offer a wide range of products in every area of the residential has diversifi ed and expanded in order to offer a wide range of products in every area of the residential has diversifi ed and expanded in order to offer a wide range of products in every area of the residential has diversifi ed and expanded in order to offer a wide range of products in every area of the residential has diversifi ed and expanded in order to offer a wide range of products in every area of the residential has diversifi ed and expanded in order to offer a wide range of products in every area of the residential has diversifi ed and expanded in order to offer a wide range of products in every area of the residential has diversifi ed and expanded in order to offer a wide range of products in every area of the residential has diversifi ed and expanded in order to offer a wide range of products in every area of the residential has diversifi ed and expanded in order to offer a wide range of products in every area of the residential has diversifi ed and expanded in order to offer a wide range of products in every area of the residential has diversifi ed and expanded in order to offer a wide range of products in every area of the residential has diversifi ed and expanded in order to offer a wide range of products in every area of the residential has diversifi ed and expanded in order to offer a wide range of products in every area of the residential has diversifi ed and expanded in order to offer a wide range of products in every area of the residential has diversifi ed and expanded in order to offer a wide range of products in every area of the residential has diversifi ed and expanded in order to offer a wide range of products in every area of the residential has diversifi ed and expanded in order to offer a wide range of products in every area of the residential lighting market lighting market lighting market lighting market lighting market

Gas mantleslighting market

Gas mantles

in the U.S. and Canada.in the U.S. and Canada.in the U.S. and Canada.in the U.S. and Canada.in the U.S. and Canada.in the U.S. and Canada.in the U.S. and Canada.These 100 years have included nearly all of the twentieth century, a period of unprecedented These 100 years have included nearly all of the twentieth century, a period of unprecedented These 100 years have included nearly all of the twentieth century, a period of unprecedented These 100 years have included nearly all of the twentieth century, a period of unprecedented These 100 years have included nearly all of the twentieth century, a period of unprecedented These 100 years have included nearly all of the twentieth century, a period of unprecedented These 100 years have included nearly all of the twentieth century, a period of unprecedented These 100 years have included nearly all of the twentieth century, a period of unprecedented These 100 years have included nearly all of the twentieth century, a period of unprecedented These 100 years have included nearly all of the twentieth century, a period of unprecedented These 100 years have included nearly all of the twentieth century, a period of unprecedented These 100 years have included nearly all of the twentieth century, a period of unprecedented These 100 years have included nearly all of the twentieth century, a period of unprecedented These 100 years have included nearly all of the twentieth century, a period of unprecedented These 100 years have included nearly all of the twentieth century, a period of unprecedented These 100 years have included nearly all of the twentieth century, a period of unprecedented These 100 years have included nearly all of the twentieth century, a period of unprecedented These 100 years have included nearly all of the twentieth century, a period of unprecedented These 100 years have included nearly all of the twentieth century, a period of unprecedented These 100 years have included nearly all of the twentieth century, a period of unprecedented growth growth

100100100100100 Years Years Years Years Years Years of Progress of Progress of Progress of Progress of Progress 1906–2006 1906–2006 1906–2006 1906–2006 1906–2006

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’56 ’60 ’65 ’70 ’75 ’80 ’85 ’90 ’95 ’00 ’05 20063Erection of 10175 North East Avenue building (Plant ll) 235,000 sq. ft.Erection of 10175 North East Avenue building (Plant ll) 235,000 sq. ft.Erection of 10175 North East Avenue building (Plant ll) 235,000 sq. ft.Erection of 10175 North East Avenue building (Plant ll) 235,000 sq. ft.Erection of 10175 North East Avenue building (Plant ll) 235,000 sq. ft.Erection of 10175 North East Avenue building (Plant ll) 235,000 sq. ft.Erection of 10175 North East Avenue building (Plant ll) 235,000 sq. ft.

Production in new plant beginsProduction in new plant beginsProduction in new plant beginsProduction in new plant begins

Acquisition of Marvin Electric Manufacturing Co., Architectural LightingAcquisition of Marvin Electric Manufacturing Co., Architectural LightingAcquisition of Marvin Electric Manufacturing Co., Architectural LightingAcquisition of Marvin Electric Manufacturing Co., Architectural LightingAcquisition of Marvin Electric Manufacturing Co., Architectural LightingAcquisition of Marvin Electric Manufacturing Co., Architectural LightingAcquisition of Marvin Electric Manufacturing Co., Architectural Lighting3Maurice Rosen presidentMaurice Rosen presidentMaurice Rosen presidentMaurice Rosen president

3Acquisition of The Kent Corp., Illuminated Medicine CabinetsAcquisition of The Kent Corp., Illuminated Medicine CabinetsAcquisition of The Kent Corp., Illuminated Medicine CabinetsAcquisition of The Kent Corp., Illuminated Medicine CabinetsAcquisition of The Kent Corp., Illuminated Medicine CabinetsAcquisition of The Kent Corp., Illuminated Medicine Cabinets3Acquisition of General Offset Printing, Acquisition of General Offset Printing, Acquisition of General Offset Printing, Acquisition of General Offset Printing,

Mass Commercial PrintingMass Commercial PrintingMass Commercial Printing

3Acquisition of Divine Lighting, Inc., Architectural Cast Aluminum LightingAcquisition of Divine Lighting, Inc., Architectural Cast Aluminum LightingAcquisition of Divine Lighting, Inc., Architectural Cast Aluminum LightingAcquisition of Divine Lighting, Inc., Architectural Cast Aluminum LightingAcquisition of Divine Lighting, Inc., Architectural Cast Aluminum LightingAcquisition of Divine Lighting, Inc., Architectural Cast Aluminum Lighting

Acquisition of East Side Metal Co., Inc., Decorator Lighting FixturesAcquisition of East Side Metal Co., Inc., Decorator Lighting FixturesAcquisition of East Side Metal Co., Inc., Decorator Lighting FixturesAcquisition of East Side Metal Co., Inc., Decorator Lighting FixturesAcquisition of East Side Metal Co., Inc., Decorator Lighting FixturesAcquisition of East Side Metal Co., Inc., Decorator Lighting Fixtures3 Purchased by Kidde Purchased by Kidde

3Move to plant of 808,000 sq. ft. Continuous extension of line Move to plant of 808,000 sq. ft. Continuous extension of line Move to plant of 808,000 sq. ft. Continuous extension of line Move to plant of 808,000 sq. ft. Continuous extension of line Move to plant of 808,000 sq. ft. Continuous extension of line Move to plant of 808,000 sq. ft. Continuous extension of line Became spearhead of Lighting Corp. of America acquiring other companiesBecame spearhead of Lighting Corp. of America acquiring other companiesBecame spearhead of Lighting Corp. of America acquiring other companiesBecame spearhead of Lighting Corp. of America acquiring other companiesBecame spearhead of Lighting Corp. of America acquiring other companiesBecame spearhead of Lighting Corp. of America acquiring other companiesBecame spearhead of Lighting Corp. of America acquiring other companies

3Entry into Commercial LightingEntry into Commercial LightingEntry into Commercial Lighting

3Entry into track lightingEntry into track lightingEntry into track lighting3Launch of Town & CountryLaunch of Town & CountryLaunch of Town & Country

3Contemporary line launchesContemporary line launchesContemporary line launches Children’s line launchesChildren’s line launchesChildren’s line launches

3Sunrise Brand introducedSunrise Brand introducedSunrise Brand introduced

3Purchased by Hanson IndustriesPurchased by Hanson IndustriesPurchased by Hanson Industries

3Offi ce moved to South CarolinaOffi ce moved to South CarolinaOffi ce moved to South Carolina3Member of MASCO builder allianceMember of MASCO builder allianceMember of MASCO builder alliance Hanson spins off USIHanson spins off USI First national builder agreementFirst national builder agreementFirst national builder agreement

Liteway brand re-launchLiteway brand re-launchLiteway brand re-launch3Death of Maurice RosenDeath of Maurice RosenDeath of Maurice Rosen

3Delta partnershipDelta partnership

3Hubbell purchases Progress as part of LCA acquisitionHubbell purchases Progress as part of LCA acquisitionHubbell purchases Progress as part of LCA acquisitionHubbell purchases Progress as part of LCA acquisitionHubbell purchases Progress as part of LCA acquisition3New Dallas Design Center opensNew Dallas Design Center opensNew Dallas Design Center opens

3LCA FormedLCA Formed

3First mini catalogFirst mini catalog

3Strass crystal chandelier catalogStrass crystal chandelier catalogStrass crystal chandelier catalog

34-Color packaging4-Color packaging Energy saving catalogEnergy saving catalog 3First builder catalogFirst builder catalog

Cover-to-cover programCover-to-cover programCover-to-cover program

4-Color track catalog4-Color track catalog

3Grand Scale AmericanaGrand Scale AmericanaGrand Scale Americana3Builder’s Choice program launchedBuilder’s Choice program launchedBuilder’s Choice program launched Essence product line launchedEssence product line launchedEssence product line launched

3Energy ESS CatalogEnergy ESS Catalog

3First family application photographyFirst family application photographyFirst family application photographyFirst family application photography

Assisted living programAssisted living program Family section in catalogFamily section in catalogFamily section in catalog

AllWall systemAllWall system

3Re-introduction of ceiling fansRe-introduction of ceiling fansRe-introduction of ceiling fans

3Thomasville Lighting and Michael Graves Thomasville Lighting and Michael Graves Thomasville Lighting and Michael Graves branding programsbranding programs

3Rome 3 Hong Kong Hong Kong 3 Athens,Greece

3 Kenya, St. Maarten, Kenya, St. Maarten,Carribean, Israel, EgyptCarribean, Israel, Egypt

3 Dubrovnik, Yugoslavia, Venice Italy Dubrovnik, Yugoslavia, Venice Italy Dubrovnik, Yugoslavia, Venice Italy3 Switzerland, Arctic, Canada, Jamaica Switzerland, Arctic, Canada, Jamaica Switzerland, Arctic, Canada, Jamaica Switzerland, Arctic, Canada, Jamaica

3 Vienna 3 Copenhagen, Stockholm Copenhagen, Stockholm Copenhagen, Stockholm 3Madrid, Monte CarloMadrid, Monte Carlo 3Paris 3Sydney AustraliaSydney Australia 3Greece GetawayGreece Getaway 3Mediterranean Cruise, Mediterranean Cruise, Spain, France, ItalySpain, France, Italy

3London, ParisLondon, Paris 3Sydney, Great Barrier ReefGreat Barrier Reef

3Scandinavia, Denmark, Scandinavia, Denmark, Russia, Finland, SwedenRussia, Finland, Sweden

3Catalog 103Catalog 103Catalog 103 3104 3105 3106 3107 3108 3109 3110 3111 3112 3113 3114 3115

3Commercial Catalog 201Commercial Catalog 201Commercial Catalog 201

3116 3117 3118 3119 3120 3121 3122 3123 3124 3125 3126 3127

3Commercial Catalog 200Commercial Catalog 200Commercial Catalog 2003Pull-down fi xtures introducedPull-down fi xtures introducedPull-down fi xtures introduced3Landscape lighting introducedLandscape lighting introducedLandscape lighting introduced

3First Williamsburg chandelierFirst Williamsburg chandelierFirst Williamsburg chandelier

3Photo controlled outdoor lightingPhoto controlled outdoor lightingPhoto controlled outdoor lighting First dimmersFirst dimmers

3Crystal chandeliersCrystal chandeliers Prysmatic lens & fl uorescentPrysmatic lens & fl uorescentPrysmatic lens & fl uorescent

3Luminous ceiling kitLuminous ceiling kit3Under cabinet lightingUnder cabinet lighting

3Recessed IR heat lampRecessed IR heat lamp First bowl glass fi xturesFirst bowl glass fi xtures

3Bohemian crystalBohemian crystal

3Wagon Wheel chandelier Wagon Wheel chandelier Wagon Wheel chandelier “Conestoga”“Conestoga”

3Petite chandeliersPetite chandeliers

3Trak-3 introducedTrak-3 introduced

Commercial lightsCommercial lights Exit lights Spec grade cylindersSpec grade cylinders

3Ceramic chandeliers “Earthenware”Ceramic chandeliers “Earthenware”Ceramic chandeliers “Earthenware” Chandelier with integrated downlightChandelier with integrated downlightChandelier with integrated downlightChandelier with integrated downlight

LV recessed downlightingLV recessed downlightingLV recessed downlighting

Electronic dimmers Electronic dimmers and timers

3Ovalla systemOvalla system

3Heirloom crystal shade seriesHeirloom crystal shade seriesHeirloom crystal shade series

3Hide-a-lite introducedHide-a-lite introduced3SpecTrak launchedSpecTrak launched

3Landscape lighting LV lineLandscape lighting LV lineLandscape lighting LV line 24k gold crystal lanterns24k gold crystal lanterns24k gold crystal lanterns

3Vianne lanternsVianne lanterns

3Scavo glass chandeliersScavo glass chandeliers

3P87-AT industry’s fi rst 3-in-1 downlightP87-AT industry’s fi rst 3-in-1 downlightP87-AT industry’s fi rst 3-in-1 downlightP87-AT industry’s fi rst 3-in-1 downlight

3HAL track systemHAL track system

3First industry mini-pendantsFirst industry mini-pendantsFirst industry mini-pendants

3Pro-Optic introductionPro-Optic introduction

3Fire-Box fi rst UL listed Fire-Box fi rst UL listed Fire rated downlightFire rated downlight

3Decorative recessed trimsDecorative recessed trimsDecorative recessed trims

Incentive Trip DestinationsIncentive Trip DestinationsIncentive Trip Destinations

3Hard-Nox non-destructible outdoorHard-Nox non-destructible outdoorHard-Nox non-destructible outdoor

First ceiling fan launchFirst ceiling fan launch

3Limited edition TiffanyLimited edition Tiffany

24K gold chandeliers24K gold chandeliers

3First partner programsFirst partner programsHubbell Lighting, Inc.3Cowpens, South Carolina, plant builtCowpens, South Carolina, plant builtCowpens, South Carolina, plant builtCowpens, South Carolina, plant built

3Manufacturing in Tijuana plant increases substantiallyManufacturing in Tijuana plant increases substantiallyManufacturing in Tijuana plant increases substantiallyManufacturing in Tijuana plant increases substantiallyManufacturing in Tijuana plant increases substantially3MRP system implementedMRP system implementedMRP system implemented 3All Philadelphia manufacturing moves to South CarolinaAll Philadelphia manufacturing moves to South CarolinaAll Philadelphia manufacturing moves to South CarolinaAll Philadelphia manufacturing moves to South CarolinaAll Philadelphia manufacturing moves to South Carolina

Victorian reproductions Victorian reproductions Victorian reproductions HID fi xturesHID fi xtures Step lights

John. F KennedyJohn. F Kennedy Lyndon B. JohnsonLyndon B. Johnson Richard M. NixonRichard M. Nixon Gerald Ford, Nixon resignsGerald Ford, Nixon resignsGerald Ford, Nixon resigns Jimmy CarterJimmy Carter Ronald ReaganRonald Reagan George BushGeorge Bush Bill Clinton George W. BushGeorge W. Bush Dwight D. Eisenhower Dwight D. Eisenhower Dwight D. Eisenhower

3Elvis appears on Ed SullivanElvis appears on Ed SullivanElvis appears on Ed Sullivan

3Hula Hoop invented by Wham-OHula Hoop invented by Wham-OHula Hoop invented by Wham-O3Barbie was invented Barbie was invented

by Ruth Handler, by Ruth Handler, co-founder of Mattelco-founder of Mattel

3First televised tour of the First televised tour of the First televised tour of the White House with White House with Jacqueline KennedyJacqueline Kennedy

3Beatles made their fi rst appearance on Ed SullivanBeatles made their fi rst appearance on Ed SullivanBeatles made their fi rst appearance on Ed SullivanBeatles made their fi rst appearance on Ed SullivanBeatles made their fi rst appearance on Ed Sullivan3Instant Replay fi rst used by ABC Instant Replay fi rst used by ABC Instant Replay fi rst used by ABC

for the World Series of Skiingfor the World Series of Skiingfor the World Series of Skiing New York City blackoutNew York City blackoutNew York City blackout

3First test tube baby bornFirst test tube baby bornFirst test tube baby born

3Susan B. Anthony coin issued, fi rst US coin to honor a womanSusan B. Anthony coin issued, fi rst US coin to honor a womanSusan B. Anthony coin issued, fi rst US coin to honor a womanSusan B. Anthony coin issued, fi rst US coin to honor a womanSusan B. Anthony coin issued, fi rst US coin to honor a womanSusan B. Anthony coin issued, fi rst US coin to honor a woman

3MTV launched with MTV launched with “Video Killed a Radio Star” “Video Killed a Radio Star” “Video Killed a Radio Star” “Video Killed a Radio Star”

3Kareem Abdul-Jabbar retires with a record breaking 38,387 career pointsKareem Abdul-Jabbar retires with a record breaking 38,387 career pointsKareem Abdul-Jabbar retires with a record breaking 38,387 career pointsKareem Abdul-Jabbar retires with a record breaking 38,387 career pointsKareem Abdul-Jabbar retires with a record breaking 38,387 career pointsKareem Abdul-Jabbar retires with a record breaking 38,387 career points3Summer Olympics held in Atlanta, GeorgiaSummer Olympics held in Atlanta, GeorgiaSummer Olympics held in Atlanta, GeorgiaSummer Olympics held in Atlanta, Georgia

3Lance Armstrong wins 7th consecutive Tour de FranceLance Armstrong wins 7th consecutive Tour de France3300,000 attend Woodstock300,000 attend Woodstock300,000 attend Woodstock

3Federal Express startedFederal Express started

3Elvis dies3Hank Aaron surpasses Hank Aaron surpasses Babe Ruth

3Oprah goes nationalOprah goes national3Web browser “Mosaic” launchedWeb browser “Mosaic” launchedWeb browser “Mosaic” launched

3Dream Team wins Olympic goldDream Team wins Olympic goldDream Team wins Olympic gold Michael Jordan era beginsMichael Jordan era beginsMichael Jordan era begins

3Carl Ripken breaks Lou Gehrig’s consecutive game recordCarl Ripken breaks Lou Gehrig’s consecutive game recordCarl Ripken breaks Lou Gehrig’s consecutive game recordCarl Ripken breaks Lou Gehrig’s consecutive game recordCarl Ripken breaks Lou Gehrig’s consecutive game record

3Tiger Woods wins Masters at 21Tiger Woods wins Masters at 21Tiger Woods wins Masters at 213Google goes onlineGoogle goes online

3Dot Com bustDot Com bust3Napster shut downNapster shut down

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3CDs outsell vinyl CDs outsell vinyl for the fi rst time everfor the fi rst time ever

3 Interstate Highway system begins construction Interstate Highway system begins construction Interstate Highway system begins construction Interstate Highway system begins construction3NASA foundedNASA founded

3First televised, presidential debate, First televised, presidential debate, First televised, presidential debate, Kennedy and NixonKennedy and Nixon

3Cuban Missile Crisis Cuban Missile Crisis 3Clean Air ActClean Air Act

3John F. Kennedy assassinatedJohn F. Kennedy assassinatedJohn F. Kennedy assassinated Martin Luther King–I Have a Dream speechMartin Luther King–I Have a Dream speechMartin Luther King–I Have a Dream speechMartin Luther King–I Have a Dream speech

3Civil Rights Act outlaws discrimination in voting and jobsCivil Rights Act outlaws discrimination in voting and jobsCivil Rights Act outlaws discrimination in voting and jobsCivil Rights Act outlaws discrimination in voting and jobsCivil Rights Act outlaws discrimination in voting and jobs3Anti-Vietnam War protestsAnti-Vietnam War protestsAnti-Vietnam War protests

3First heart transplantFirst heart transplant3North American North American

Electric reliability Electric reliability council formedcouncil formed

3OPEC oil embargo–Utility bills riseOPEC oil embargo–Utility bills riseOPEC oil embargo–Utility bills rise Sears Tower builtSears Tower built The World Trade Center opens and is the tallest building in New York CityThe World Trade Center opens and is the tallest building in New York CityThe World Trade Center opens and is the tallest building in New York CityThe World Trade Center opens and is the tallest building in New York CityThe World Trade Center opens and is the tallest building in New York CityThe World Trade Center opens and is the tallest building in New York CityThe World Trade Center opens and is the tallest building in New York City

3Department of Energy formedDepartment of Energy formedDepartment of Energy formed America’s Bicentennial celebrationAmerica’s Bicentennial celebrationAmerica’s Bicentennial celebration

3Northeast BlackoutNortheast Blackout

3Pacifi c North West and Electric Power Planning Pacifi c North West and Electric Power Planning Pacifi c North West and Electric Power Planning Pacifi c North West and Electric Power Planning regional regulation and planningregional regulation and planningregional regulation and planning

3Persian Gulf WarPersian Gulf War3Largest shopping mall in the Largest shopping mall in the Largest shopping mall in the

US is constructedUS is constructed Energy Policy Act of 1992– Energy Policy Act of 1992– Energy Policy Act of 1992– Energy Policy Act of 1992–

Federal Government promoted Federal Government promoted Federal Government promoted energy effi ciency at homeenergy effi ciency at homeenergy effi ciency at home

3Alaska and Hawaii become statesAlaska and Hawaii become statesAlaska and Hawaii become states 3Miranda rights institutedMiranda rights institutedMiranda rights instituted 3Black Monday, stock market Black Monday, stock market Black Monday, stock market drops 22% on October 19thdrops 22% on October 19thdrops 22% on October 19th

3World Series canceled due to player strikeWorld Series canceled due to player strikeWorld Series canceled due to player strikeWorld Series canceled due to player strike

3Judge rules Microsoft a monopolyJudge rules Microsoft a monopolyJudge rules Microsoft a monopoly

3Winter Olympics held in Winter Olympics held in Winter Olympics held in Salt Lake City, UtahSalt Lake City, Utah

3Hijacked jets crash into the Hijacked jets crash into the Hijacked jets crash into the World Trade Center and PentagonWorld Trade Center and PentagonWorld Trade Center and Pentagon

3Neil Armstrong walks on the moon (Apollo 11)Neil Armstrong walks on the moon (Apollo 11)Neil Armstrong walks on the moon (Apollo 11)Neil Armstrong walks on the moon (Apollo 11)

3Sonny Bono becomes Sonny Bono becomes Mayor in Palm SpringsMayor in Palm Springs

3Statue of Liberty celebrates the 100th Statue of Liberty celebrates the 100th Statue of Liberty celebrates the 100th Statue of Liberty celebrates the 100th Anniversary and gets a face lift in the processAnniversary and gets a face lift in the processAnniversary and gets a face lift in the processAnniversary and gets a face lift in the process

3The fi rst megabit chip is made at Bell LabsThe fi rst megabit chip is made at Bell LabsThe fi rst megabit chip is made at Bell LabsThe fi rst megabit chip is made at Bell Labs3The Vietnam Memorial is erected in Washington D.C.The Vietnam Memorial is erected in Washington D.C.The Vietnam Memorial is erected in Washington D.C.The Vietnam Memorial is erected in Washington D.C.The Vietnam Memorial is erected in Washington D.C.

Mt. St. Helens eruptsMt. St. Helens erupts

3Iranian hostage crisisIranian hostage crisis

3WalMart hits 2400 storesWalMart hits 2400 storesWalMart hits 2400 stores Biosphere II is launched Biosphere II is launched Biosphere II is launched 3O.J. Simpson trial beginsO.J. Simpson trial beginsO.J. Simpson trial begins

3John Glenn returns to spaceJohn Glenn returns to spaceJohn Glenn returns to spaceNewt Gingrich resignedNewt Gingrich resignedNewt Gingrich resigned

3HBO (Home Box Offi ce) subscription cable TV launchHBO (Home Box Offi ce) subscription cable TV launchHBO (Home Box Offi ce) subscription cable TV launchHBO (Home Box Offi ce) subscription cable TV launchHBO (Home Box Offi ce) subscription cable TV launch Nike running shoes hit the market Nike running shoes hit the market Nike running shoes hit the market Nike running shoes hit the market

3Jimmy Hoffa disappearsJimmy Hoffa disappearsJimmy Hoffa disappears

3Red Dye No. 2 is bannedRed Dye No. 2 is bannedRed Dye No. 2 is banned

3Post-It Notes are introduced by 3MPost-It Notes are introduced by 3MPost-It Notes are introduced by 3M

3First Unmanned spacecraft landed First Unmanned spacecraft landed First Unmanned spacecraft landed on the moon (Soviet)on the moon (Soviet) 3Unmanned soft landing on Venus (Soviet)Unmanned soft landing on Venus (Soviet)Unmanned soft landing on Venus (Soviet)Unmanned soft landing on Venus (Soviet)

3Unmanned spacecraft hits Mars (Soviet)Unmanned spacecraft hits Mars (Soviet)Unmanned spacecraft hits Mars (Soviet)Unmanned spacecraft hits Mars (Soviet)3The Euro enters as currencyThe Euro enters as currencyThe Euro enters as currency 3First planet outside our solar system discoveredFirst planet outside our solar system discoveredFirst planet outside our solar system discoveredFirst planet outside our solar system discovered 3Berlin Wall fallsBerlin Wall falls3Mother Theresa awarded Nobel Peace PrizeMother Theresa awarded Nobel Peace PrizeMother Theresa awarded Nobel Peace PrizeMother Theresa awarded Nobel Peace Prize

3Viet Cong attack South VietnamViet Cong attack South VietnamViet Cong attack South Vietnam 3Vietnam war endsVietnam war ends 3US boycotts Moscow olympicsUS boycotts Moscow olympicsUS boycotts Moscow olympics Soviets boycott US olympicsSoviets boycott US olympicsSoviets boycott US olympics 3Iraq invades KuwaitIraq invades Kuwait

3First artifi cial satellite, Sputnik, put into orbitFirst artifi cial satellite, Sputnik, put into orbitFirst artifi cial satellite, Sputnik, put into orbitFirst artifi cial satellite, Sputnik, put into orbit3The integrated circuit invented by Jack Kilby and Robert NoyceThe integrated circuit invented by Jack Kilby and Robert NoyceThe integrated circuit invented by Jack Kilby and Robert NoyceThe integrated circuit invented by Jack Kilby and Robert NoyceThe integrated circuit invented by Jack Kilby and Robert NoyceThe integrated circuit invented by Jack Kilby and Robert Noyce IBM 401 computer IBM 401 computer Xerox photocopyingXerox photocopying

3Lasers inventedLasers invented

3Intel and Texas Instruments introduce the silicon chip.Intel and Texas Instruments introduce the silicon chip.Intel and Texas Instruments introduce the silicon chip.Intel and Texas Instruments introduce the silicon chip.Intel and Texas Instruments introduce the silicon chip.

3After 14 years of construction, the Syndey Opera House opensAfter 14 years of construction, the Syndey Opera House opensAfter 14 years of construction, the Syndey Opera House opensAfter 14 years of construction, the Syndey Opera House opensAfter 14 years of construction, the Syndey Opera House opensAfter 14 years of construction, the Syndey Opera House opens

3Steven Jobs and Steve Wozniak create Apple 1Steven Jobs and Steve Wozniak create Apple 1Steven Jobs and Steve Wozniak create Apple 1Steven Jobs and Steve Wozniak create Apple 13First fi ber optic telephone linesFirst fi ber optic telephone linesFirst fi ber optic telephone lines

3Epson releases dot matrix printer Epson releases dot matrix printer Epson releases dot matrix printer 3First laser printer-copierFirst laser printer-copierFirst laser printer-copier

3First laptop computer Epson HX-20First laptop computer Epson HX-20First laptop computer Epson HX-203Compact disk introducedCompact disk introducedCompact disk introduced

3Apple Macintosh introducedApple Macintosh introducedApple Macintosh introduced

3Canon color laser copierCanon color laser copierCanon color laser copier

3World Wide Web createdWorld Wide Web createdWorld Wide Web created

3World Wide Web releasedWorld Wide Web releasedWorld Wide Web released

3Iraq War

SONY introduces WalkmanSONY introduces WalkmanSONY introduces Walkman Cell phone introduced by Ericsson, SwedenCell phone introduced by Ericsson, SwedenCell phone introduced by Ericsson, SwedenCell phone introduced by Ericsson, Sweden

Sony and Philips Corporations introduce the CD playerSony and Philips Corporations introduce the CD playerSony and Philips Corporations introduce the CD playerSony and Philips Corporations introduce the CD playerSony and Philips Corporations introduce the CD player

3John Glenn orbits the earthJohn Glenn orbits the earthJohn Glenn orbits the earth3Tokyo olympics, fi rst worldwide satellite TV feedTokyo olympics, fi rst worldwide satellite TV feedTokyo olympics, fi rst worldwide satellite TV feedTokyo olympics, fi rst worldwide satellite TV feed

3SONY introduces integrated radio circuitSONY introduces integrated radio circuitSONY introduces integrated radio circuitSONY introduces integrated radio circuit

3Concorde’s maiden fl ightConcorde’s maiden fl ightConcorde’s maiden fl ight

3Texas instruments introduces the Texas instruments introduces the Texas instruments introduces the pocket calculatorpocket calculator

3Hubble telescope launched into spaceHubble telescope launched into spaceHubble telescope launched into spaceHubble telescope launched into space3All human DNA mapping completedAll human DNA mapping completedAll human DNA mapping completedAll human DNA mapping completed

3Stem cell researchStem cell research3Shuttle Endeavor docks with MIRShuttle Endeavor docks with MIRShuttle Endeavor docks with MIR

3British clone adult sheepBritish clone adult sheepBritish clone adult sheep

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3High Pressure Sodium lampHigh Pressure Sodium lampHigh Pressure Sodium lamp3In the early 1980s, manufacturers such as General Electric, Sylvania, In the early 1980s, manufacturers such as General Electric, Sylvania, In the early 1980s, manufacturers such as General Electric, Sylvania, In the early 1980s, manufacturers such as General Electric, Sylvania, In the early 1980s, manufacturers such as General Electric, Sylvania, In the early 1980s, manufacturers such as General Electric, Sylvania,

Philips, and others began introducing more effi cient lighting designsPhilips, and others began introducing more effi cient lighting designsPhilips, and others began introducing more effi cient lighting designsPhilips, and others began introducing more effi cient lighting designsPhilips, and others began introducing more effi cient lighting designsPhilips, and others began introducing more effi cient lighting designs3Fluorescent tubes containing Krypton gas and TungstenFluorescent tubes containing Krypton gas and TungstenFluorescent tubes containing Krypton gas and TungstenFluorescent tubes containing Krypton gas and TungstenFluorescent tubes containing Krypton gas and Tungsten

3Philips invented a light bulb that lasts 60,000 hours using magnetic inductionPhilips invented a light bulb that lasts 60,000 hours using magnetic inductionPhilips invented a light bulb that lasts 60,000 hours using magnetic inductionPhilips invented a light bulb that lasts 60,000 hours using magnetic inductionPhilips invented a light bulb that lasts 60,000 hours using magnetic inductionPhilips invented a light bulb that lasts 60,000 hours using magnetic inductionPhilips invented a light bulb that lasts 60,000 hours using magnetic induction3Sulfur lampSulfur lamp

3Halogen bulbs that worked in regular screw in socketsHalogen bulbs that worked in regular screw in socketsHalogen bulbs that worked in regular screw in socketsHalogen bulbs that worked in regular screw in socketsHalogen bulbs that worked in regular screw in sockets3Circular fl uorescent Circular fl uorescent

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3Halogen lamp invented by Halogen lamp invented by Halogen lamp invented by GE LightingGE Lighting

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3Quartz Halogen lampQuartz Halogen lamp Metal Halide lampMetal Halide lamp

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