| Source | Chicago Tribune |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | Feb. 19, 2026, 6:01 a.m. |
| Last Updated | Feb. 19, 2026, 6:01 a.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/19/today-in-history-thomas-edison-phonograph/ |
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Today is Thursday, Feb. 19, the 50th day of 2026. There are 315 days left in the
year.
Today in history:
On Feb. 19, 1878, inventor Thomas Edison was issued a patent for the phonograph.
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