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  • 26 Jun Breakthrough in electronics: Transistor patent filed: On June 26, 1948, John Bardeen, Walter Brattain, and William Shockley filed a patent for the transistor, a pivotal invention in electronics. This innovation laid the groundwork for modern computing and telecommunications. source: britannica.com
  • 23 Nov Zoom lens patent by Dr. Frank G. Back: Dr. Frank G. Back was awarded a patent for the zoom lens on November 23, 1948. This innovation significantly impacted photography and cinematography, allowing for variable focal lengths in lenses. source: patents.google.com

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