Did That Happen Today In History? - On May 7, 1898, Alexander Popov demonstrated the world's first radio receiver. The Russian physicist had initially built the device as a lightning detector. He
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The radio receiver made by Russian physicist and electrician Alexander Popov. The Alexander Popov Central Communications Museum. - Album alb2795469
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Image of Aleksandr Popov, Russian physicist, inventor and radio pioneer (colour litho) by Russian School (20th century)
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