State Representative Wayne Rosenthal (IL) | Representative Wayne A Rosenthal (R) 108th District
State Representative Wayne Rosenthal (IL) | Representative Wayne A Rosenthal (R) 108th District
Today, April 29, 2024, marks National Zipper Day, celebrating the invention of the zipper by Whitcomb Judson in 1893. The Chicago native is credited with creating the first zipper-like device known as the "clasp-locker". As Judson described it, "The invention … may be applied, as for example, to mail bags, belts, and the closing of seams uniting flexible bodies."
The history of the zipper continued to evolve when Swedish-American engineer Gideon Sundbach made improvements to the device and officially named it the 'zipper'. This simple yet revolutionary invention has become one of the world's most useful devices, impacting various industries and everyday life.
For those interested in delving deeper into the story of the zipper's origins, further details can be found at Fox News, with an article exploring how Whitcomb Judson, the American inventor, created one of the most essential items we use today.
As we celebrate National Zipper Day, let us remember the ingenuity and creativity of Whitcomb Judson, whose invention has stood the test of time and continues to be an indispensable part of modern life.
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