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Why did many Americans turn off their lights for one minute on the 21st October 1931?

Question #105988. Asked by armindasantana.
Last updated May 02 2023.

CapainNemo
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CapainNemo
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As a tribute to Thomas Edison. He died October 18th 1931, and his funeral was on the 21st. It happened at 10:00pm Eastern.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/October_1931

Response last updated by gtho4 on May 02 2023.
May 31 2009, 8:25 AM

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