Historical figures in New Jersey

The atlas holds 5 people and 5 moments here, from 1776 to 1981. The most recorded lives are Thomas Edison, Nikola Tesla and Sarah Bernhardt. Among them Writers, Performers and Engineers and Inventors, across the Cold War and the Enlightenment.

Notable people

1. Thomas Edison

   in 1876

   1 moment here

   American inventor and industrialist whose laboratories developed and commercialized technologies in telegraphy, recorded sound, electric lighting and…

2. Nikola Tesla

   in 1885

   1 moment here

   Serbian-American engineer and inventor best known for foundational work on alternating-current power systems, the induction motor, high-frequency…

3. Sarah Bernhardt

   in 1880

   1 moment here

   French stage and early film actress, born Henriette-Rosine Bernard in Paris. Bernhardt became an international theatrical star through performances…

4. John Adams

   in 1776

   1 moment here

   American lawyer, revolutionary leader, diplomat, first vice president of the United States, and second U.S. president.…

5. Whitney Houston

   in 1981

   1 moment here

   American singer, actress, producer, and cultural icon known for recordings including “I Will Always Love You,” major world tours, film roles, and…

Moments

1. 1776 Staten Island Peace Conference John Adams
2. 1876 Moves to Menlo Park laboratory Thomas Edison
3. 1880 Visit with Thomas Edison Sarah Bernhardt
4. 1885 Arc-lighting installation Nikola Tesla
5. 1981 Move to Woodbridge Township Whitney Houston

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