The United States celebrates Inventors' Day on Thomas Edison's birthday
Every February 11, the United States honors the creative spirits who shape our world, choosing the birthday of prolific inventor Thomas Edison to celebrate the power of human ingenuity.
President Ronald Reagan proclaimed the first National Inventors' Day in 1983 to recognize the enormous contributions of creators to the nation's progress. The date honors Thomas Edison, who held over 1,000 patents, including the incandescent light bulb and the phonograph.
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