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TV remote control inventor switches off aged 96
The inventor of the television remote control has died at the age of 96, his former employer has said. Zenith Electronics said Eugene Polley passed away of natural causes on Sunday at a Chicago hospital. His 1955 invention, Flash-Matic, pointed a beam of light at photo cells on each corner of the TV, turning it [...]
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Eugene Polley
Eugene Polley, a Chicago-born enginner, was well-known for his invention called the “Flash-Matic,” which we now call the remote control in today’s society. The invention of the “Flash-Matic” became popular while he was wor…
Bob Boozer
Boozer was a professional basketball player in the NBA, and was selected by the Chicago Bulls during the 1966 expansion draft (which came after stints with the Peoria Caterpillars (NIBL), Cincinnati Royals, New York Knicks, and the Los Angeles Lakers). Boozer played for the Bulls until 1969 then spent one season with the Seattle Supersonics, [...]
Robin Gibb
Robin Gibb was a well-known singer and songwriter from the British family-based band “The BeeGees” (The Brothers Gibb), known for their distinct disco presence in the 1970′s. Robin brought a unique sound to the trio with his high-pitched vibrato singing voice. Robin, from the Isle of Man, was married twice. His first marriage was to [...]
Robin Gibb, Singer, Bee Gees co-founder, dies 62
All Awards: won as a Group Bee GeesRobin Hugh Gibb, CBE (December 22, 1949 – May 20, 2012) was a British singer and songwriter. He is best known as a member of the Bee Gees, co-founded with his twin brother Maurice and older brother Barry. He had ano…
Crowded House drummer Peter Jones dies at 45
Crowded House drummer Peter Jones has died at the age of 45. According to newspaper reports, the British-born musician had been suffering from brain cancer. A statement published on the Australian band’s website read: “We are in mourning today for the death of Pete Jones. “We remember him as a warm-hearted, funny and talented man, [...]
