1 October 1880 Posted on October 1, 2016 by Staff Thomas Edison opens the first electric lamp factory. Famous Words of Inspiration..."Love is the joy of the good, the wonder of the wise, the amazement of the Gods." Plato — Click here for more from Plato Related posts: 28 June 1880 11 November 1880 9 January 1880 31 August 1897 3 February 1534 1 October 1946 1 October 1975 1 October 1991 1 October 1971 1 October 1931