The Merging of Osram and GTE’s SYLVANIA
In January 1993, OSRAM GmbH acquired the SYLVANIA and precision materials businesses in North America from GTE, formally forming OSRAM SYLVANIA. This
Lightfair International Lighting Exposition and Conference Debuts
Lighting trade shows provide that critical interface between manufacturers, distributors and designers that provide important networking opportunities & make possible the exchange
The First American Football Game Under Lights
On Wednesday, September 28, 1892, two American collegiate football teams — and a giant generator — got together for a momentous moment
Light Takes Centerstage at World Columbian Exposition
One could argue that the electric light made its stage debut on May 1, 1893 at the World Columbian Exposition in Chicago.
The Tribute in Light Art Installation: The Anniversary of the Twin Tower Terrorist Attacks
Tribute in Light was conceived by artists Julian LaVerdiere and Paul Myoda. This powerful tribute, which consists of 88 searchlights arranged in two
The First Practical Demonstration of Fluorescent Light
A Monday night dinner, held just before Thanksgiving in 1936 in Washington DC to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the founding of
The First LED Super Bowl
Super Bowl XLIX made history as the first NFL event exclusively illuminated by LED lighting. That game was held at the 64,400 seat
The “Brightest Light on Earth” Switches On
The Egyptian-themed Las Vegas mega hotel and casino located on the south end of the famous Las Vegas strip switched on its
The US Patent Office Grants the Historic Patent for Edison’s Electric Incandescent Lamp
The US Patent Office grants the historic patent for Edison’s electric incandescent lamp
The Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) is Founded
The lighting industry professional society was founded in New York City on January 10, 1906 with the mission to improve the lighted
