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On This Day: William Shockley announces the invention of the junction transistor. (1951) - Illustration on discovery | IllustrateTheWord

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On This Day: William Shockley announces the invention of the junction transistor. (1951)

Source: Today in History (history.muffinlabs.com) - CC BY-SA 3.035 words

On July 4, 1951: William Shockley announces the invention of the junction transistor.

This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and human discovery. Consider using it when preaching about discovery.

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