1936: Bell Labs invents the voice recognition machine.
1936: Samuel Colt patents the Colt revolver.
1936: Edward VIII. Ruler of England 1936. House of Windsor (name adopted Jul 17, 1917): Eldest son of George V.
1936: George VI. Ruler of England 1936-1952. House of Windsor (name adopted Jul 17, 1917): 2nd son of George V, Duke of York; married Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon.
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1937
1937: Chester F. Carlson invents the photocopier.
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1938
1938: The ballpoint pen invented by Ladislo Biro.
1938: Roy J. Plunkett invented tetrafluoroethylene polymers or Teflon.