Inventors born on August 19

Take a focused look at the inventors born on August 19. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1906 Philo Farnsworth

  Philo Farnsworth was a pioneering American inventor best known for inventing the first fully functional all-electronic television system and the 'image dissector' video tube, which were instrumental in the development of modern television. [bio]