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Famous Birth Today in History
Margaret E. Knight
Date of Birth
14 Feb, 1838
Date of Death
12 Oct, 1914
Age at time of Death
76 years
Cause of Death
Unknown
Nationality
American
Gender
Female
Margaret E. Knight's Quote's
Did You Know?
In 1874, Margaret Knight became the first woman to be granted membership to the Boston Mechanics Association, recognizing her significant contributions to the field of mechanics and engineering.
Margaret E. Knight showed an early interest in mechanics and machinery, often spending her evenings sketching designs during her teenage years while working at a cotton mill.
Margaret was known for her dedication to her work, often laboring late into the night to refine her designs and inventions. Her commitment to her craft is a testament to her passion for innovation.
The idea for Margaret’s famous flat-bottomed paper bag machine came to her after witnessing the inefficiency of the prevalent bag designs while working at a paper bag factory. Her invention aimed to address the challenges of stability and durability.
Famous Death Today in History
John Hadley
Date of Birth
16 Apr, 1682
Date of Death
14 Feb, 1744
Age at time of Death
61 years
Cause of Death
Natural causes
Nationality
English
Gender
Male
John Hadley's Quote's
Did You Know?
Hadley made significant improvements to reflecting telescopes
Hadley’s octant was independently invented around the same time by American inventor Thomas Godfrey
He was a Fellow of the Royal Society, joining in 1717
His octant design served as a basis for the sextant, which is still used in navigation
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