As per our current Database, Edwin Howard Armstrong has been died on Jan 31, 1954 (age 63).
When Edwin Howard Armstrong die, Edwin Howard Armstrong was 63 years old.
| Popular As | Edwin Howard Armstrong |
| Occupation | Engineer |
| Age | 63 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
| Born | December 18, 1890 (New York) |
| Birthday | December 18 |
| Town/City | New York |
| Nationality | New York |
Edwin Howard Armstrong’s zodiac sign is Sagittarius. According to astrologers, Sagittarius is curious and energetic, it is one of the biggest travelers among all zodiac signs. Their open mind and philosophical view motivates them to wander around the world in search of the meaning of life. Sagittarius is extrovert, optimistic and enthusiastic, and likes changes. Sagittarius-born are able to transform their thoughts into concrete actions and they will do anything to achieve their goals.
Edwin Howard Armstrong was born in the Year of the Tiger. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Tiger are authoritative, self-possessed, have strong leadership qualities, are charming, ambitious, courageous, warm-hearted, highly seductive, moody, intense, and they’re ready to pounce at any time. Compatible with Horse or Dog.
Electrical Engineer who created the modern frequency modulated (FM) radio. By the end of his career he had been awarded 42 patents and was the recipient of the French Legion of Honor, the 1941 Franklin Medal and the 1942 Edison Medal, among other awards.
At age 11 he witnessed Guglielmo Marconi's transatlantic radio transmission, which inspired him to learn all about radio.
He jumped to his death from the thirteenth floor of his New York City apartment after losing most of his money due to years of legal tussles with RCA.
He married the secretary of his boss, RCA President David Sarnoff in 1922.
There is an Armstrong Hall at Columbia University named after him, and a famous restaurant in that hall has been used for episodes of Jerry Seinfeld's sitcom "Seinfeld."
